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Medical Records Specialist

Athens, Tennessee

Req ID 7412-6913 Post Date Dec. 31, 2024 CategoryAdministrative FacilityStarr Regional Medical Center
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Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of HIM Tech/Specialist for our HIM department. This job is permanent, full-time. 
 

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: 

  • Assembles and analyzes the record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations. 

  • Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes. 

  • Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate. 

  • Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality. 

  • Performs release of information in accordance with HIPAA and state release of information laws. 

  • Performs daily scanning duties of patient charts into electronic health record and quality assurance audits to ensure appropriate location within record. 

  • Performs all State of TN monthly and quarterly reporting 

  • Performs daily monitoring of IMmodal Transcription and monthly audits 

 

Benefits Include:  

  • Competitive Pay  

  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time and part-time employees  

  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees  

  • 401(k) plan with company match  

  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants 


Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, equivalent, or higher education: □ Preferred X Required
Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field: X Preferred □ Required
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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