HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALIST-CENTRAL NEBRASKA VETERANS' HOME
State of Nebraska

Kearney, Nebraska

Posted in Public Sector and Government


Job Info


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Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:
$16.277

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011171 HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALIST-CENTRAL NEBRASKA VETERANS' HOME (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-18-2024

Job Description:
***$3/hour differential for hours worked. $200 commuting bonus if driving 30+ miles one way.

This position is located at the Central Nebraska Veterans' Home in Kearney, Nebraska. Under the guidance of the Health Information Manager, the Health Information Specialist participates in maintaining the Member's clinical records in accordance with policies and procedures established for the Central Nebraska Veterans' Home, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and Professional Practice Standards for long term care.

Hours are M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm

Job duties:

Facilitate and promote the high-quality content of clinical records in accordance with facility policy, appropriate regulations, and professional practice standards. Participate in Medicare billing functions to ensure maximizing reimbursement for the members and the facility. Participate in the management of health information, uphold the confidentiality of the clinical record information, and protect the Member's right to privacy in the collection and disclosure of personally identifiable clinical and social information. This position will also assist the Manager of the Health Information Department in performing related functions to achieve the goals of the department.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.

Experience with insurance and Medicare billing desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge: medical terminology, ICDIO, grammar, punctuation, and format.

Skills: Proficiency in use of keyboard, computer, and calculator. Basic math and appropriate lifting skills.

Ability to: Work from written and oral instructions with minimal supervision; work independently and exercise good judgement; adaptable to constant change; communicate effectively and relate to others in a professional manner; operate a copier and a fax machine. Maintain confidentiality of information.


Benefits


We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.



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