Entry Level Computer Support Specialist Jobs in Mobile, AL

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Position Overview:
The HIM Specialist monitors, evaluates and troubleshoots the electronic medical record; prepares various daily, weekly and monthly reports; audits patient records for accuracy and completeness; assures record systems and procedures comply with laws and regulations and meet accreditation, licensure, certification and legal documentation requirements; ensures that all dictated reports are transcribed properly and charted timely; assists in and assures quality in super-user training process; and acts as a liaison to medical staff. The HIM Specialist also performs a variety of secretarial and clerical functions for Health Information Management Services under the supervision of the Manager of Health Information Management Services.

The HIM Specialist shall be accurate in performing detailed work; must have the ability to work with a computer; must understand the principles of abstracting statistical and medical data; must be able to perform the duties with frequent interruptions and perform with minimal supervision; must work well with co-workers and other hospital personnel.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
High school graduate or GED equivalent; Associates Degree in medical or business field preferred.

License:
N/A

Certifications:
Professional certification in medical or business field preferred.

Experience:
Two (2) years of professional, clerical experience in a structured office environment. On-the-job training in Health Information Management Services is provided.

Reports to:
Site Lead

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

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