AltaPointe Health Systems · 2 months ago
Health Information Professional
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAltaPointe Health Systems is a healthcare organization focused on providing quality care. The Health Information Professional is responsible for processing health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Receives and processes all requests for health records from file area after consumers’ discharges
Reviews and analyzes medical records for accuracy, completion, and timeliness of documentation
Assembles record in chronological order during review, and prepares record for imaging
Checks and documents all chart deficiencies for nurses, doctors, therapists and behavioral staff (Inpatient), and completes Administrative Reviews (Outpatient)
Correctly categorizes deficiencies based on color coding system in use
Obtains all missing information and corrects all deficiencies in records within standard compliance timeframes
Protects and maintains the confidentiality of all records and patient information
Maintains the chart tracking (charge-out) system to track the location of each record
Assists clinicians with pulling and locating charts
Sorts incoming charts and ensures they are routed to the proper location and clinician
Ensures charts are filed back promptly by the end of each workday
Completes and processes authorizations to release of information as requested
Answers the telephone in a professional manner using 5 Star Customer Service standards
Orders, maintains, and distributes AltaPointe approved forms
Assists in purging records for destruction on a regular basis
Adheres to program specific procedures and protocols as outlined by the Assistant Coordinator of Health Information
Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance skills
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality
Works in a cooperative manner with other AltaPointe employees
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers, families, and others as appropriate
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Attends appropriate in-service training and other workshops
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or the equivalent
Two to three years' experience in a medical records department or health care office setting
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Ability to communicate verbally
Ability to withstand continual deadlines
Ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions
Detail oriented and highly organized
Understanding of documentation requirements and procedures in compliance with key agencies that include, but are not limited to, CMS, DMH and The Joint Commission
Basic clerical skills including Microsoft Office, and the principles of alphabetic, numeric, and terminal digit filing
Use of standard office equipment including copy machines and fax machines
General EHR and medical records procedures and standards
Company
AltaPointe Health Systems
AltaPointe Health is Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral and primary healthcare system, delivering over one million services annually to more than 45,000 patients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jarrett Crum
Chief Hospital Officer
Luke Engeriser
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
2026-01-24
2025-08-05
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