Health Information Specialist

Hospice Health Information Specialist - Full Time Weekdays 8am-4:30pm 64hrs bi-weekly - No weekends & no Holidays - We offer excellent benefits, competitive pay, 401k with 6% match and an incredibly supportive & fun team environment!

Ecumen Hospice North Branch is hiring a Health Information Specialist. The Ecumen Hospice mission is to provide care that exceeds the expectations of those that find themselves in the later stages of life by providing a level of comfort and quality of life that makes each person feel honored and supported as their life continues to have significance.

The Health Information Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the clinical nursing staff in an assigned unit or station within a skilled nursing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining the clinical records of clients in accordance with state and federal guidelines and professional practice standards.

About Us:

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details:

• Schedule: Full Time Days 8am-4:30pm - 64 hrs bi-weekly - occasional on-call/weekend/Holiday rotation.
• The targeted pay range for this job is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.
• Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
• Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assembles and maintains medical record charts for all clients admitted to and residing on assigned nursing station.
• Performs transcription of physician's orders, coding of diagnoses and secures physician's signatures as required on all forms.
• Ensures that all health-related information is appropriately placed into client's medical record.
• Organizes and files medical records of discharged/deceased residents. Updates, copies and maintains medication and treatment sheets. Tracks resident census for Medicare and other reimbursement.
• Schedules appointments for clients either at clinics and/or with rounding physicians who visit the site. Arrange for transportation and other needs for clients who have medical appointments away from the site.
• Answers station telephone and appropriately direct calls to staff member. Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment for staff working and physicians visiting the unit and ensures adequate stock of necessary supplies for operating the unit.
• Retrieves and disseminates health information (e.g. running and distributing reports) necessary for operation of the nursing station.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a Medical Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator program, or equivalent knowledge, to include medical terminology, coding and transcription.
• One year of related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, HIPAA, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to Know, and MSDS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with seniors
• Experience with electronic medical records systems