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Job Description Rome Health is seeking an HIM Specialist: POSITION SUMMARY: Performs assigned duties during the daily course of operations for the HIM department. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must function as part of a team and exhibit a positive, cooperative attitude at all times. Familiar with privacy and confidentiality regulations specifically surrounding release of protected health information (PHI). EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE: High School diploma required. Associates degree preferred. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred. Notary Public or eligible preferred. Ability to type and navigate multiple computer software systems required. Ability to use a scanner, fax machine, copier required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Must possess critical thinking and analytical skills. Must possess excellent attention to detail as duties may involve handling or releasing patients' PHI. Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time with occasional interruptions. Must understand and always follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and confidentiality regulations related to releasing PHI. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT USED: Must be proficient with typing at a computer, use of a scanner, printer, fax machine, telephone. PATIENT AGES AND POPULATION SERVED: All age groups WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS: Possibility of eye strain from prolonged use of a computer. Possibility of carpal tunnel or wrist fatigue from continual data entry. Occasional lifting of paper charts. Occasional travel to off-site storage to retrieve paper charts. About Rome Health Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York. From primary and specialty care to long-term care, Rome Health delivers quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life. We are a comprehensive health care system that connects you to the best clinicians and the latest technologies so they are easily accessible to you and your family. Rome Health is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College. The best care out there. Here. The ideal candidate will excellent verbal and written communication skills.