Health Information Specialist

LifeFlight of Maine
Any Location, OR
Job Description
Role Overview

The Health Information Specialist is responsible for protecting and releasing protected health information following all regulatory guidelines and LFN policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

Communicate with record requestors, manage release of information requests, notify Revenue Cycle Manager of subpoenas, and perform performance improvement functions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and have strong organizational and analytical skills.

Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalency
  • Post-secondary certificate in health information technology / health sciences or related field preferred
  • 2 years of recent, relevant experience in medical record administration in a healthcare setting
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred
  • Experience working with Electronic Practice Management (EPM) and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Knowledge of medical records laws and HIPAA requirements/regulations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of Healthcare Revenue Cycle including basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurers regulations and standards

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution
  • Tenure bonuses
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Complimentary Life Flight Network Membership
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Tuition and Training Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Multilingual Stipend
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