HIM Support Specialist

HIM Support Specialist

Position Summary

Responsible for processing release of information (ROI) / medical record requests and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the facility’s Master Patient Index (MPI).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Understands and adheres to HIPAA, State, and Federal regulations
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the MPI, EMR, and all HIM software applications
• Maintain confidentiality and always protect patient privacy.
• Perform documentation integrity functions, including chart corrections, scanning corrections, duplicate records and record merges.
• Performs release of information (ROI) functions
• Process subpoenas and legal requests according to policy
• Review and validate ROI requests for completeness and proper authorization.
• Retrieve and prepare medical records / images for release in the requested format.
• Log and track all requests in the ROI system.
• Professional communication with all internal and external parties.
• Support HIM during audits, quality control checks, scanning, indexing, and filing health records.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Core Competencies

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below :

Neonatal (birth – 28 days)

Patients with exceptional communication needs

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

Patients with developmental delays

Pediatric (1 – 12 years)

Patients at end of life

Adolescent (13 – 17 years)

Patients under isolation precautions

Adult (18 – 64 years)

Patients with cultural needs

Geriatric (>

65 years)

All populations

Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

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