Quality Improvement/Health Information Specialist

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Quality Improvement/Health Information Specialist

(Full Time)

Location:

Woonsocket, RI

All staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless a certified medical exemption accommodation is granted. Proof of vaccination must be shown upon hire.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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uality Improvement/Health Information Specialist 

in the maintenance of active, pending, and terminated records according to agency and State/Federal standards. Assist in the daily functions necessary to maintain health information procedures, such as meeting with clients to complete a releases of information in order to have records released to other organizations or individuals.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalency with two years office/customer service experience preferred. Minimum skills will include.

• Proficiency in the use of Outlook 365 (sending/receiving emails/attachments, importing/exporting address books/cards, cutting/pasting website elements into Microsoft Office documents), and record keeping

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with callers, visitors and co-workers. • Proficient typist (45 wpm or greater with at least 95% accuracy rate)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) and Outlook

• Ability to participate as a member of a team

• Ability to work independently and effectively to solve problems, seeking supervision as needed

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems in Microsoft Office, and record keeping.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Knowledge of relevant laws related to the confidentiality and privacy of health information.

• Ability to correctly maintain existing systems and protocols while handling multiple priorities simultaneously & work independently with attention to detail.

• Access to reliable transportation to assist in health information projects at various satellite locations where records are stored.

• Perform repetitive/routine/critical work

• Ability to lift 25 lbs • Ability to sit 75% of the time

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Ability to crouch, bend and continuous standing for periods of one hour or more possible.

• Work in the presence of noise. 

Company info

NRI Community Service