Health Information / Medical Records Specialist in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania at Community LIFE

Location: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED ON-SITE IN WILKINSBURG, PA. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Summary of Job Duties: At Community LIFE, our Medical Records position is called Health Information Specialist. The Health Information Specialist provides the technical, organizational and clerical skills necessary to efficiently and effectively maintain participant medical record documentation in accordance with state and federal licensing requirements, ensuring confidentiality of all participant medical information.

Required Education: High School graduate or equivalent with medical records/health information training preferred.

Required Experience: Minimum of 2 – 3 years of medical records or clerical health care office experience. Document Imaging/Scanning experience is preferred.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Computer skills- Microsoft Excel data entry
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with participants, families and facility staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, verbally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Must have a compassionate and empathetic attitude for the frail older adults.
• Ability to operate office equipment.

About us:

Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.

Benefits:

Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability insurance, 4 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more!