Health Information Specialist III
Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay.
Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening.
At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.
Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment.
Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include:
Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health.
We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools.
Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.
Job DescriptionAs a Health Information Specialist III you will be responsible for ensuring all patient medical charts are filed accordingly and efficiently and maintained in a necessary order.
Essential Functions Perform specialized tasks related to patient identity, record completion and/or data integrity at an enterprise-level that include, but are not limited to; chart merge, chart error correction, monitor and maintain assigned work queues, and/or assist with system maintenance.
oFollows the Legacy guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
oMaintains strict confidentiality.
oUses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the LEGACY Mission.
oMaintains established Legacy policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
oImplements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the LEGACY Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of Legacy's cultural diversity objectives.
oSupports and adheres to LEGACY Service Guarantee.
oPerforms other related work as required.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to insure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Attends all required meetings and safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
oOperates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
oMaintains work area and equipment in condition required by LCHS standards.
oDemonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
oReports safety concerns promptly to appropriate personnel.
Follows LCHS's exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
oDemonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment (Universal Precautions).
oAssures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training High school graduation or GED.
3 years of related experience or in lieu of experience, a degree from an accredited college or university Required Years of Experience Associate's Degree or higher with 3 years of healthcare experience preferred Previous experience in a clinical/he setting preferred.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification, preferred Word processing and computer experience preferred.
Experience working within an Electronic Health Record System (EHRS) preferred BenefitsAs part of values that Healthcare is a Right and not a Privilege, we offer a suite of benefits Medical / Vision / Dental (Costs of benefits are based on your yearly salary) Medical visit copays are waived when seeing a Legacy provider.
9 Holiday
1 Floating Holiday 403b Retirement Plan Bright Horizons Back-up Care As a user of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can conveniently schedule care right from your mobile device with the Back-Up Care app- your easy, time-saving solution to managing family care challenges while on the go.
Paid Time Off (PTO) PTO Exchange benefit PTO Exchange will provide you with the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours for use toward several different benefits and causes, based on your own priorities.
With PTO Exchange, you can convert a portion of your unused PTO into:
403(b) Retirement contributions Student loan payments / Tuition for the employee Leave Sharing donations to fellow employees Recommended Skills Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Electronic Medical Record Fault Detection And Isolation Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening.
At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.
Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment.
Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include:
Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health.
We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools.
Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.
Job DescriptionAs a Health Information Specialist III you will be responsible for ensuring all patient medical charts are filed accordingly and efficiently and maintained in a necessary order.
Essential Functions Perform specialized tasks related to patient identity, record completion and/or data integrity at an enterprise-level that include, but are not limited to; chart merge, chart error correction, monitor and maintain assigned work queues, and/or assist with system maintenance.
oFollows the Legacy guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
oMaintains strict confidentiality.
oUses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the LEGACY Mission.
oMaintains established Legacy policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
oImplements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the LEGACY Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of Legacy's cultural diversity objectives.
oSupports and adheres to LEGACY Service Guarantee.
oPerforms other related work as required.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to insure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Attends all required meetings and safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
oOperates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
oMaintains work area and equipment in condition required by LCHS standards.
oDemonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
oReports safety concerns promptly to appropriate personnel.
Follows LCHS's exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
oDemonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment (Universal Precautions).
oAssures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training High school graduation or GED.
3 years of related experience or in lieu of experience, a degree from an accredited college or university Required Years of Experience Associate's Degree or higher with 3 years of healthcare experience preferred Previous experience in a clinical/he setting preferred.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification, preferred Word processing and computer experience preferred.
Experience working within an Electronic Health Record System (EHRS) preferred BenefitsAs part of values that Healthcare is a Right and not a Privilege, we offer a suite of benefits Medical / Vision / Dental (Costs of benefits are based on your yearly salary) Medical visit copays are waived when seeing a Legacy provider.
9 Holiday
1 Floating Holiday 403b Retirement Plan Bright Horizons Back-up Care As a user of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can conveniently schedule care right from your mobile device with the Back-Up Care app- your easy, time-saving solution to managing family care challenges while on the go.
Paid Time Off (PTO) PTO Exchange benefit PTO Exchange will provide you with the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours for use toward several different benefits and causes, based on your own priorities.
With PTO Exchange, you can convert a portion of your unused PTO into:
403(b) Retirement contributions Student loan payments / Tuition for the employee Leave Sharing donations to fellow employees Recommended Skills Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Electronic Medical Record Fault Detection And Isolation Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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