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Posted: 25-Dec-24
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: 83687
BJC HealthCare is seeking a Health Information Mgmt Spec. for release of patient information. This would be a hybrid position requiring you to go on site to cover shifts as needed as well.
Hours: M-F 6 am-2:30 pm (hybrid)
Brief Summary of Daily Responsibilities:
- Answer phones, voicemail – respond to calls for physician offices and healthcare facility continuation of care requests for medical records
- Respond to/send faxes for physician offices and healthcare facility continuation of care requests
- Enter all requests for information and faxes into the electronic health system for tracking
- CD Processing of Audit records
- Maintain exceptional customer service skills when working both internal and external customers
- Looking for a detail oriented, self-motivate individual with excellent communication/customer service skills and critical thinking skills. Previous experience in release of information or HIM is beneficial.
Overview
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist maintains, retains and discloses the official record of care. This position supports the areas of patient safety, continuity of care, patient privacy and ensures the proper release of medical records and information in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer