Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION – HIM Specialist II
Title:  HIM Specialist II
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Shift:  Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Reports to:  Health Information Management Supervisor
Department:  Health Information Management
Employment Status:  Full Time
Supervisory Responsibilities:  No
Location:  Wilmington
Date Created/Last Evaluated:  October 1, 2024
Summary: Meets the needs of the patients and support the ENA physicians’ and advanced
practitioners by performing assigned duties as efficiently as possible through good work ethic, teamwork, positive attitude and respect of patients, physicians’ and other employees.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
•High School Diploma or GED
•3 Years of experience in a Medical Record Department or other medical office setting
•Valid driver’s license for reliable transportation to allow individual to provide support to offsite locations as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology.
•Knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH and other privacy and compliance requirements
•Knowledge of ethics of confidentiality and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
•Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, DocuSign, EMR’s and electronic fax systems.
•Strong critical thinking skills
•Ability to concentrate on details and deal with constant interruption.
•Proactive individual with the initiative to be a self-starter
•Ability to function well while involved in multiple task assignments.
•Team player
•Effective, professional communication skills both written and orally with physicians, staff and general public
•Maintain a positive and professional attitude in all aspects of work from patient care to interaction with co-workers and physicians.
•Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
•Attends and completes in-service training as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:   None
Essential Functions/Essential Task  % of Time
Form Completion  25%
Process Release of Information Requests  25%
Review, Edit, Scan and Index paper documents  10%
Review, Edit, and Index incoming electronic faxes  25%
Work Queues 10%
Other duties as assigned  5%
Physical Demands
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to stand, walk, talk or hear.
•The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch and requires full range of body motion, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
•Keying of data requires repetitive motion.
•This position requires eyesight (corrected or uncorrected) that allows the employee to accurately read job related materials, accurately read and record patient related information, and any other functions that require the employee to accurately see data.
•Low risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and OPIM
Work Environment
•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The noise level is usually moderate.
•Must be able to work overtime hours as needed to accomplish the mission of the organization.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Assists in and performs duties in other areas of the Health Information Management Department as needed.

Benefits: 401(k) includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing / Choice of Medical Insurance Plans / Dental / Paid Disability and Life Insurance / Optional Life, Accident and Critical Insurance / Generous Paid-Time-Off

Eastern Nephrology is the region’s largest, private medical practice specializing in diseases and disorders of the kidney. Our continued growth is a direct result of providing excellent service and care to our patients. ENA is always seeking talented and compassionate clinical and administrative people to join our practice family.

Eastern Nephrology is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 252-864-2049 to request assistance. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.

Job Tags

Full time, Private practice, Local area, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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