Health Information Records Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Harbor is seeking a Health Information Records Specialist to join the Toledo team! This position requires a strong understanding of health/medical records disclosure rules, a high ability to maintain confidentiality, keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree in health information management or health information administration preferred; or a minimum of 3 years of experience with data entry and health/medical records processing and maintenance required.
• RHIA or RHIT Certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and privacy laws and ability to handle sensitive information and meet confidentiality laws/regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people and be a team player required.
• Flexibility, excellent organizational and computer skills are also required.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:

1. Pulls records, prints/copies, tracks and sends releases of confidential information in accordance with Harbor policies and procedures.
2. Ensures security and confidentiality of health/medical records.
3. Reviews records disclosure requests for required elements and validity.
4. Formulates and initiates an action plan for records disclosure based upon validity of the disclosure authorization and information requested.
5. Works collaboratively with clinical leaders and staff for compliance and clinical sign-off of records, as appropriate.
6. Initiates and completes reports verifying requests for information have been completed.
7. Scans and attaches documents to electronic medical records, according to Harbor procedures and guidelines.
8. Performs daily operations such as copying, faxing, distributing records, answering, and responding to phone calls.
9. Provides quality and timely support to both internal and external customers and strives for customer satisfaction.
10. Attends staff meetings as appropriate and serves on agency committees as assigned.
11. Keeps current with trends and developments related to health/medical record disclosure, essential job competencies, and demonstrates continued growth.
12. Accepts and completes other duties as assigned.

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
  • Clinical supervision hours offered
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Ability to make a difference in your community!