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Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant

Part Time | Days | Monday - Friday Only!

Flexible hours working 4 hours per day

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Health Information Management Assistant.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership ***
• Paid lunch break ***
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
• Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

As a Health Information Management Assistant, you will carry out our Mission of Love by supporting the organization, maintenance and confidentiality of health records.

Our Health Information Management Assistant is responsible for the following:

• Monitors clinical information security, and handles the clinical information release process, in accordance with established legal guidelines, HIPAA regulations and Masonic Village policies and procedures.
• Communicates with residents to facilitate the long term care process and records requests, as needed.
• Accurately completes and processes Medical Assistance forms and maintains tracking data as needed. Completes data entry and otherwise processes information concurrently to provide data for reimbursement, statistical trending, quality care review and other miscellaneous functions in a timely manner.
• Prioritize workload to ensure most urgent matters completed in timely fashion.
• Assists to process the clinical records upon admission and discharge. Completes workflow in EHR for admission and discharge according to current policies and procedures. Performs follow-up and maintains concurrent tracking data for incomplete records.
• Provides clerical support to the HIM Department, as needed. Answers phones, picks up, sorts, reviews, organizes mail and email, and distributes mail. Maintains supplies for the HIM area. Assists in maintaining a work environment conducive to productivity and safety.
• Maintains personal competence by reading, attending educational programs and meetings as required or requested.
• Assists as needed in other duties within scope of HIM practice, responsibility and authority.
• Assists with the training of staff, and provides back up and support to peers as necessary, in the essential functions of this job description.

What You Need as a Health Information Management Assistant:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Secretary or comparable program preferred.
• AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.) Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.) or 2 years experience in a medical office environment, specific experience in a long term care setting, with demonstrated technical abilities, is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and disease processes.
• Ability to use telephone, copier, fax machine, computer and standard office equipment.
• A positive attitude and the ability to interact well with individuals of all educational and experience backgrounds is required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.