HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS SPEC/TECH
UHS
Summary
Responsible for providing clerical and filing support to Health Information Service Department includes, entering information into computer; copying, faxing, sorting and filing documents; answering telephones and responding to inquiries; filing charts, sorting and distributing mail while maintaining patient confidentiality according to State/Federal and HIPAA laws.
Job description
Position Summary
Responsible for providing clerical and filing support to Health Information Service Department includes, entering information into computer; copying, faxing, sorting and filing documents; answering telephones and responding to inquiries; filing charts, sorting and distributing mail while maintaining patient confidentiality according to State/Federal and HIPAA laws.
Qualifications
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
At least one year experience in Health Information Services, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of pertinent federal, State, and local regulations governing confidentiality and release of medical records.
- Familiarity with various types of documentation maintained in a medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation setting.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Can work independently and productively with little supervision.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- At least one year experience in Health Information Services
- Experience preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting
- Understanding of federal, State, and local regulations governing confidentiality and release of medical records
- Familiarity with documentation maintained in a medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation setting
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.