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Corporation Syracuse Community Health Center, Inc.

Primary Department Medical Records

Job Title Health Information Management Specialist I

Posting Number NP1321

Primary Work Location Salina

Full Time/Part Time Detail 1.0

FLSA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLSA) Non-Exempt

Classification Regular

Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Start Time 8:00

A.M. or P.M. A.M.

End Time 4:45

A.M. or P.M. P.M.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Responsible for daily functions within the HIM department including all aspects of maintaining patient records and assisting internal and external customers via telephone and window service. Understands the importance of HIM within the organization and the process of assuring a complete and accurate medical record. Demonstrates exceptional customer service at all times to patients, coworkers, clinical staff, and other people presenting at or contacting the HIM Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in Health Information Technology preferred. One year of Health Care, Insurance, or Administrative Support related experience required. Education in Health Information Management, Health Care Sciences or other health related two year degree may be substituted for years of experience. Must be skilled with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Ability to communicate effectively with all external and internal customers via telephone, email, and in person. Must be a critical thinker with ability to resolve problems and find solutions. Must be able to independently work on additional projects assigned by HIM Director such as productivity monitors or quality checks.

Licensure N/A

Education Level High School Graduate

Preferred Qualifications

RHIT certified or ability to sit for exam. One year experience in a clinical or Health Information Management Department in specialized field.

To be considered for HIM Specialist II, Registered Health Information Technician ( RHIT ) is required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle objects; controls, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to stand for long periods of time, climbing, reaching and lifting up to 30lbs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pay Range

HIM Specialist I- $17.00 – $17.85 per hour

HIM Specialist II (w/ RHIT Certification) – $20.57 – $21.60 per hour

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about us?

• Syracuse Community Health Website

• Indeed.com

• Monster.com

• LinkedIn.com

• ZipRecruiter.com

• CHCANY/NACHC Website

• Syracuse Community Health Employee Referral

• At Syracuse Community Health Facility

• Job Fair

• Employment Search Firm/Temp Agency

• • Describe your most rewarding customer service experience, what role did you play in taking care of the customer and what was the outcome?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

  Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

  SCH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate, to the extent required by law, against any applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, marital status, arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, genetic predisposition, familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, domestic violence victim status and/or any other trait or characteristic protected by state or federal law.