Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist II in Seattle, WA

Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist II - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Seattle, WA - work from home jobCompany: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterJob description: Responsibilities• Responsible for chart creation, maintenance, and breakdown for all Fred Hutch Clinics, on paper and in electronic formats. • Responds to requests for charts and patient information from providers, clinics, and facilities as needed and in accordance with HIM policies, Federal and Washington State laws.• Supports HIM processes as assigned in the areas of:• Printing and distribution of transcription. • Participating in any and all aspects of scanning. • Meets productivity standards as determined by HIM leadership. • Performs other reasonably related HIM duties as assigned by HIM leadership. • Assists with cross coverage in the HIM department by training others and learning new tasks. • Collects patient records from clinics and brings to HIM for inclusion in patient charts. QualificationsRequired:• Associate of Arts Degree in Health Information Management or complimentary field of study; or equivalent work experience.• Minimum one year in healthcare environment. • Highly organized and detailed oriented with ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. • Demonstrates proficiency with computer data entry skills. • Ability to interact with many types of internal and external customers in a flexible, accommodating manner. • Demonstrated ability to communicate well (in both verbal and written formats) with patients, staff, and providers• Knowledge of health information management operations and HIPAA guidelines.• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment based upon departmental policies and procedures. • Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite applications, ORCA, Epic, Mindscape, and scanning software. Preferred:• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent work experience. • RHIT/RHIA certificationThis position is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. As such, full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, without exception.Booster doses are strongly recommended but not required. If declining a booster, completion of the COVID-19 Vaccination Status Form Questionnaire and COVID-19 Booster Declination Training is required. Because of our immunocompromised patient population, there are no medical or religious accommodations available for any employee who is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. Only employees whose positions are fully remote, who are not patient facing and/or require no access to clinical facilities, may apply for medical or religious accommodations.As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment. A describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists. The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.52 to $39.18 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security.Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). Our Commitment to DiversityWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700. Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist II - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Seattle, WA - work from home jobExpected salary:Location: Seattle, WAHealth Information Management (HIM) Specialist II - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Seattle, WA - work from home jobJob date: Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:19:08 GMTApply for the job now!Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist II - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Seattle, WA - work from home job Apply tot his job