Health Information Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Information Specialists obtain, post, and analyze medical, workload, finance, and insurance data.  They ensure that this information is properly recorded into medical records so practitioners can plan and evaluate health care provided to patients. 

·     >    Responds to requests for copies of health records; ensures appropriate paperwork (release of information, subpoena, etc.) is on file, proper payment has been collected and logs details of request for health information. Ensures that copies include only information that is requested and available to be released.

·       *  Searches for and investigates information contained in files, inserts additional data into records, completes reports, keeps files current and supplies information from file or removes files upon request.

·      *   Process, store and retrieve electronic health information. Maintains and utilizes a variety of health record indexes, storage and retrieval systems.

·        * Prepares input for electronic health information systems and for processing vital statistics, insurance, and other forms and documents.

·        * Scans patient health records into the patient’s electronic file and keeps electronic files current.

·      *   Stores and/or destroys obsolete files in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.

·        * Performs other duties as assigned or as needed

Average salary:$ $20,000 - $25,000 

Education: Accredited record technicians must earn an associate's degree from an accredited college program or from the American Health Information Management Association Independent Study Program.  Additionally, they must pass a credentialing examination. Record administrators must complete a bachelor's degree program in the field and pass a certification examination. 

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I WOULDN’T LIKE TO BE A HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALISTS BECAUSE IT SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF WORK.