Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Health Information Specialist 2 Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-32699 Position Category Information Systems Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type AFSCME union represented Department Information Technology Group (ITG) Salary Range $22.96-$29.03 per hour FTE 1.00 Schedule Typically Monday-Friday Hours Business Hours, Typically 8:00am-5:00pm HR Mission Central Services Drug Testable No Department Overview

The mission of the Information Technology Group (ITG) is to develop, implement and maintain technology-based services and solutions enable OHSU to effectively manage information to accomplish its missions.

Function/Duties of Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the integrity and accuracy of all patient care health information stored in OHSU’s electronic medical record. This role performs a variety of functions related to the retention of Protected Health Information (PHI) documentation, and its security. Supporting Health Information Management (HIM) Document Imaging processes, primary functions will include but are not limited to: Prepping, scanning, review/indexing and quality assuring documentation into the EHR.

 

Individual Health Information Specialist 2 are expected to function in various capacities as outlined in the Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards section in support of the Document Imaging team’s productivity standards, standard work, service level agreements and goals.

 

Health Information Management staff are expected to support and actively engage in OHSU's Performance Excellence System (OPEx) as a foundational principle and method for improving department quality and efficiency and increasing the value of patient care through the continual improvement of Electronic Health Record documentation.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or GED; and Two years of general medical records processing and document imaging experience.OR

 

An Associate’s degree or certificate in Health Information Management, office

occupations or office technology and one year of general medical records processing

and document imaging experience;OR

 

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

 

Experience: 

Previous work experience with document imagingPrevious experience working in a large tertiary health carePrevious work experience working with an Electronic Health RecordCustomer service skills.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Ability to work as a Team member, including effective communication, building trust, and respect with all team members.Must be detail focused, demonstrating organizational abilities to follow directions and perform daily tasksMulti-tasking skills, adept to changes that are sudden and last minute.Proven ability to visually distinguish between good/poor quality imagesProven ability to perform both quality and quantity in daily assignedKnowledge of medical terminology, medical documentation and medical forms.Adept at process troubleshooting, requiring ability to backtrack work processes, step-by-step.Demonstrable computer knowledge, & manipulate multiple software applications in, a single session without difficultyExperience working with office- related equipment, including High/Low Speed scanners, Fax machines, Xerox copiers, paper-cutters, document shredders. All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.