Shawnee Mission, KS, USA
7 days ago
Health Information Management Specialist
Position Title

Health Information Management Specialist

Broadmoor Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:The Health Information Management Specialist is responsible for learning and providing assistance to users of the electronic medical record system. 

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skillsDemonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient.Learns the HIM departmental systems in depth that support the electronic medical record (EMR) through a combination of formal and on-the-job training.Handles questions from users and responds in a timely manner.Re-enforces training to users.Acts as a liaison between Health Information Management and the UKH Healthcare Information Technical Services (HITS) Department for application design, testing, and issue resolution for implementations and post go-live support.Analyzes workflows and data collection. Audits internal processes.  Reports issues needing resolution to Management and HITS.Assists with troubleshooting any EMR interface errors.Helps educate physicians on EMR processes and procedures relating to chart documentation and completion processes.Will perform other HIM Department duties/tasks associated with patient indexing, transcription processing, analysis, customer service or release of information (ROI).Responsible for a high standard of quality and quantity.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.


Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate2 or more years of HIM experiencePrior experience with an electronic medical record (EMR), Epic EMR desirable.


Preferred Education and Experience

Associates Degree In Health Information TechnologyBachelors Degree In Health Information Administration


Knowledge Requirements

Must be accurate and detail orientedPossess excellent listening and interpersonal skillsMust be highly organized, able to work independently and be team-oriented.Must have the initiative to continually improve technical skills.Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-41058

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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