BWH - Health Information Specialist - Brookline, United States - Alita Care, LLC

Description

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
BWH Bournewood Hospital Brookline - Brookline, MA

Remote Type
N/A

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School Diploma

Salary Range
Undisclosed

Travel Percentage
Undisclosed

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Health Care

Bournewood provides employees with opportunities for advancement, tuition reimbursement, premium benefits, and an engaging team environment.

Who we are:

Bournewood Health Systems is dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based and person-centered treatment for people with mental health and substance use conditions in a safe and respectful environment in partnership with the individuals and families we serve, focusing on support, hope and recovery.

Bournewood is committed to a philosophy and an environment of care in which we treat people with dignity, respect and mutuality; protect their rights; provide the best care possible; support them in returning to their natural communities; and include patients and families as partners in their treatment. Our philosophy stands for providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff in which restraint and seclusion are prevented through the use of a range of resources and tools. All Bournewood employees are educated in and support this philosophy. All candidates must be able and willing to promote the values of trauma-informed and patient-centered care.

Job Summary:

Bournewood Health systems is looking for Health Information Specialist to join their HIS team. This position will support the Health Information Services Department while having both technical and administrative responsibilities. Primary responsibilities will be responding to requests for patient information, assisting with preparing for audits and maintenance of the file area. Performs other duties as directed.

Essential Functions:

• Processes requests for patient information in a timely manner ensuring a proper authorization to release information is on file
• Files all medical records in correct sequence
• Retrieves records for physicians and staff when requested to facilitate record completion process
• Pulls medical records for studies, surveys and reviews
• Processes requests for court appointed attorneys in a timely manner
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
• One to two years of health information services experience required. Preferably with (EMR) Electronic Medical Records Experience.
• Candidates must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of governmental, accrediting and regulatory requirements is preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient related information, ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Experience working in a Health Information Services Department is preferred.