Medical Records Indexing & Quality Specialist

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-15241 Facility: LOC0027 - 141 Longwater Norwell141 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061 Department Name: SHS Health Information Management Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) The HIM Indexing & Quality Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of patient information by accurate and timely indexing/scanning documents into the electronic health records and performs quality checks to ensure documents are being scanned accurately. Key Responsibilities: Under general supervision, reviews medical records to ensure that records are complete and all appropriate documentation is present. Reviews and processes request for information, scans documents accurately into EHR, assist internal and external customers and understands State/Federal laws pertaining to confidentiality and releasing protected health information. Responsible for processing requests for information and maintaining confidentiality by adhering to state/federal laws and health system policies. Performs a variety of duties for the Health Information Management Department to ensure records are complete and all appropriate documentation is present. Education/Experience: High School or GED, College Degree AHIMA credentials RHIA/RHIT preferred Experience with Scanning preferred Experience with Release of Information preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe) preferred Skills: Effective verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team setting with internal and external constituents. Strong attention to detail and quality, exceptional organizations and time management skills are essential to the success of this role. Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6:30pm, Saturdays 12:00pm-8:30pm with the opportunity to work in office and/or remotely dependent upon experience and training Rotating Holidays per department need Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: