Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Program/Project Assistant-Health Information Specialist

Application Deadline: N/A

Program/Project Assistant-Health Information Specialist

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Health Information Specialist to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the management of all medical records for the VHC. This position provides support to the clinical staff by performing real-time auditing services/charge capture during the episode of care and in within the patient care area, primarily in the emergency department. The person in this role should possess critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively during times of high patient volume. Excellent communication and organization skills are utilized daily. This position will also serve as primary support for the hospital information system, Instinct, assisting students and staff as help and training as needed. Cross training and providing back up coverage at the client services desk is also an expectation of this position. Working hours will be primarily daytime but will vary based upon department needs.

About Us

The Veterinary Health Center is a teaching hospital that offers routine, emergency, and specialty care services. The VHC strives to provide exceptional care for patients from high-quality routine healthcare to state-of-the-art advanced therapy for seriously ill patients. The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas which is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. To see what benefits are available, please visit: http://www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html

Worksite Option

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• One year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information, Data Analytics, or related field.

• Healthcare experience in veterinary or human medicine.

• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.

• Good public relation skills.

• Ability to organize.

• Experience with electronic medical records or practice management systems.

• Accuracy in record keeping, filing, and retrieval.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

• $18-$19 per hour

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