Ciox Health – Health Information Specialist II – Rockford, IL

Job DescriptionJob title: Health Information Specialist IICompany: Ciox HealthJob description: OverviewWho we are…Ciox Health merged with Datavant in 2021, creating the nation’s largest health data ecosystems, powering secure data connectivity on behalf of thousands of providers, payers, health data analytics companies, patient-facing applications, government agencies, research institutions and life science companies. The combined company is focused on improving patient outcomes and reducing costs by removing impediments to the secure exchange of health data. Ciox, a Datavant company will offer the ability to access, exchange, and connect data among the thousands of organizations in its ecosystem for use cases ranging from better clinical care and value-based payments to health analytics and medical research.What we offer…At Ciox Health we offer all employees a place to grow and expand their current skills so that they can not only help build Ciox Health into the greatest health technology company but create a career that you can be proud of. We offer you complete training and long-term career goals. Our environment is what most of our employees are the proudest of and our Architecture Group is comprised of some of the brightest and most talented individuals. Give us just a few moments to explain why we need you and hope you will help us change how the health Industry manages its’ medical records.What we need…This position is responsible for processing all release of information (ROI) specifically medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This is as intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience. In addition to HIS I Foundation, HIS II is responsible for training HIS I staff and providing reports to manager and/or the facility.Come be a part of a team where we win together, deliver awesome and make a difference in not only the lives of our employees but by transforming the exchange of clinical data using the most advance technology available.We are looking to fill a remote, work from home position.• Full-Time: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 PM CST.• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment.• Processing medical record requests by taking calls from patients, insurance companies and attorneys to provide medical record status• Documenting information in multiple platforms using two computer monitors.• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)Responsibilities• Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.• Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.• Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.• Adhere to the Company’s and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.• Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.• Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.• Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.• Responsible for managing patient health records.• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.• Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.• Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.• Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.• Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.• Answering of inbound/outbound calls.• May assist with patient walk-ins.• May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.• May schedules pick-ups.• Assist with training associates in the HIS I position.• Generates reports for manager or facility as directed.• Must exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.• Participates in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives as needed.• Acts in a lead role with staff regarding general questions and assists with new hire training and developmental training.• Other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired• High School Diploma or GED.• Must be 18 years of age or older.• Ability to commute between locations as needed.• Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.• 1-year Health Information related experience.• Meets and/or exceeds Company’s Productivity Standards• Basic computer proficiency.• Comfortab Apply tot his job Apply To this Job