Health Information Management Clerk (HIM) - Behavioral Health

DescriptionValley Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Holyoke, MA, to build a career that touches lives.Benefits Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees 6 paid holidays for full time employees Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities 401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accountsWhat you will do in this role:Responsible for processing requests for health information (medical records) in a timely manner and ensuring accuracy in the release of records. Responds to telephone, email, and facsimile inquiries. Validates requests and authorizations for release of information according to company procedures and HIPPA regulations. Work collaboratively with hospital departments to process all revisions and requests for medical records. Maintains patient medical records and ensures accurate documentation per requirements. Monitors medical record chart completion, data accuracy and completeness. Ensures HIPPA guidelines are followed. QualificationsQualifications:High School or equivalency diplomaOne year experience in a health care facility working with medical recordsSalary range: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.