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| Job ID: 13988939 |
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| Job Title: | Health Information Specialist |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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Description
Full Time Health Information Specialist l 10am - 6:30pm on Weekdays, Every Other Weekend 8am - 4:30pm l 80 hours/2 weeks
Ecumen Lakeshore-The Fountains provides short-term rehab and post-hospital care for up to 60 patients in spacious, private rooms along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior. Nurses in the Fountains acquire a comprehensive skill set to include IV insertion and medication administration, lab draws, code response, complex wound care, advanced respiratory care and restorative nursing care in collaboration with the therapy team to support each patient's journey to health.
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the clinical nursing staff in an assigned unit or station within a skilled nursing facility. Maintains the clinical records of clients in accordance with state and federal guidelines and professional practice standards.
About Us:
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Assembles and maintains medical record charts for all clients admitted to and residing on assigned nursing station.
Performs transcription of physician's orders, coding of diagnoses and secures physician's signatures as required on all forms.
Ensures that all health related information is appropriately placed into client's medical record.
Organizes and files medical records of discharged/deceased residents. Updates, copies and maintains medication and treatment sheets. Tracks resident census for Medicare and other reimbursement.
Schedules appointments for clients either at clinics and/or with rounding physicians who visit the facility. Arrange for transportation and other needs for clients who have medical appointments away from the facility.
Answers station telephone and appropriately direct calls to staff member. Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment for staff working and physicians visiting the unit and ensures adequate stock of necessary supplies for operating the unit.
Retrieves and disseminates health information (e.g. running and distributing reports) necessary for operation of the nursing.
Information Specialist Minimum Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of a Medical Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator program, or equivalent knowledge, to include medical terminology, coding and transcription
Up to 3 years of related experience
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, HIPAA, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to Know, and MSDS
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Refer to ID 78716204 when applying |
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