Req ID: 32809
Department: Health Information Management
Work Location: WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: ['Full Time']
FTE: ['1.00']
Hours of Work: ['Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm(Remote/Hybrid Schedule)']
Weekend Requirements: No Weekends
Call Requirements: ['No']
The Health Information Management (HIM) Data Specialist is integral to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of electronic health records (EHR) within the HIM department in accordance with WakeMed policies and procedures as well as State and Federal laws. The HIM Data Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of patient health records. This role involves essential functions such as utilizing Microsoft Office Suite for data management, reporting, and documentation, organizing and maintaining structured databases and spreadsheets for efficient data storage and retrieval, collaborating with teams to ensure data consistency and compliance with policies and standards, and performing quality control checks to improve overall data integrity and usability, and assisting with staff training and education. Key responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing medical records for completeness and accuracy, correcting discrepancies to ensure proper documentation, managing patient identity integrity to prevent duplication or errors, scanning and importing records into the health information system, and processing requests for release of information in accordance with legal and privacy regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and knowledgeable in healthcare information management practices, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy. This role involves liaising with patients, healthcare professionals, and other customers of WakeMed. Onsite and/or remote coverage (that may include afterhours, weekends, and holidays) is required, as needed, at any WakeMed health facility.
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Registered Health Information Technician Or Registered Health Information Administrator Preferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Health Information Management Or Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management Preferred
3 Years Health Information Management In Healthcare - Acute Care And Electronic Medical Records Preferred
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
