20130927 - Health Information Specialist

Health Information Specialist - Las Vegas, NV - 535583
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Health Information Specialist - Las Vegas, NV - 535583

Position Description

Position Description:

The Health Information Specialist supports the Health Information Management Department operational processes by collecting and preparing documentation for entry into the Electronic Medical Record; scanning and indexing clinical documentation under supervision and providing customer services via phone and fax.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answer phone, scan and index documents (500 different documents).
• Ensure that HIPAA and legal guidelines are followed in all interactions with patients and handling of the medical record.
• Report issues directly to the Health Information Management Lead.

Requirements

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) is required
• 6+ months professional experience in a Clerical or Administrator role is required

Assets:

• Experience working with electronic medical records is strongly desired
• 6+ months professional experience in an office setting using the telephone and computer as the primary instruments to perform the job duties is preferred
• Healthcare or insurance benefits are preferred
• Medical Terminology/Coding (ICD-9 and CPT) is preferred
• 1+ years of Customer Service experience is preferred
• Hospital, physician, or medical clinical is preferred
• Medicare and/or Medicaid is preferred
• Prior experience with scanning equipment is a plus
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
• Ability to learn new software; IDX, Touchworks, ImpactMD and other Clinical software is preferred

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.

At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Job Details

Contest Number:	535583
Job Title:	Health Information Specialist - Las Vegas, NV
Job Family:	Medical and Clinical Operations
Business Segment:	Physician Solutions Group

Job Location Information:

Region:	North America
Country:	United States
City:	Las Vegas
State - Province:	Nevada
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Additional Job Detail Information:

Employee Status:	Regular
Schedule:	Full-time
Job Level:	Individual Contributor
Shift:	Day Job
Travel:	No
Telecommuter Position:	No
Overtime Status:	Non-exempt