Health Information SpecialistThe Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is seeking a Health Information Specialist to join their team in Gainesville, FL. This position offers a competitive salary range of $34,760.00 - $38,236.00 annually or $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 biweekly. The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.
This position provides essential support in the areas of records management and nursing administration. The employee will be responsible for assisting with the organization, maintenance, and coordination of resident records while providing administrative and operational support to the nursing department. The employee will prioritize confidentiality of resident records according to the HIPAA regulations.
Specific duties and responsibilities include managing the maintenance of resident records, acting as the liaison between Tacachale and the University of Florida, coordinating transportation of residents to off-campus medical appointments, reviewing medical bills from off-campus providers, facilitating clinics from outside providers, utilizing the Epic electronic health record system, providing administrative nursing support, managing clinical supplies and over the counter medication inventory, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Position requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of basic office procedures and practices, proficiency in using office equipment, and proficiency in reviewing and validating ICD-10-CM codes. Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods, remain in a stationary position frequently, speak and hear clearly, lift and move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally, and have manual dexterity.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include familiarity with Microsoft Suite of Products, filing systems, correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar use, developing an organized filing and tracking system, typing memorandums and various reports, collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data, preparing correspondence and administrative reports, understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, and procedures, taking accurate minutes of meetings, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, utilizing problem-solving techniques, and managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions.
