Health Information Specialist

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Health Information Specialist

(Full Time)

Location:

Woonsocket, RI

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintenance of active, and terminated records according to agency and State/Federal standards. Assist in the daily functions necessary to maintain health information procedures, such as scanning records, meeting with clients to complete a release of information in order to have records released to other organizations or individuals, assist in processing records needed for subpoenas/court orders.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalency with two years office/customer service experience preferred. Minimum skills will include.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficiency in the use of Outlook 365 (sending/receiving emails/attachments,  cutting/pasting website elements into Microsoft Office documents)

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with callers, visitors and co-workers. 

• Proficient typist (45 wpm or greater with at least 95% accuracy rate)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016 (specifically Word and Excel, and basic knowledge of Access, Power Point).

• Ability to participate as a member of a team

• Ability to work independently and effectively to solve problems, seeking supervision as needed

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, and record keeping.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Knowledge of relevant laws related to the confidentiality and privacy of health information.

• Ability to accurately maintain existing databases and protocols while handling multiple priorities simultaneously & work independently with attention to detail.

Company info

NRI Community Service