Southwest Health is a non-profit health care system offering residents of southwest Wisconsin a broad span of medical services through its various facilities, including a hospital in Platteville, and Southwest Behavioral Services as well as Epione Pavilion in Cuba City.

We are a model healthcare organization, providing the highest quality care at the lowest possible cost while working to create healthier communities.

We are committed to quality health care. Proof of this committment is our accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. We've been awarded full accreditation because we strive to provide the best care possible, and we've proven it by meeting the Joint Commissions's standards for high quality care. Our Long Term Care Facility has also successfully completed two consecutive years of deficiency free surveys by the Department of Health and Family Services - Bureau of Quality Assurance.

Our hospital features birthing suites, 24-hour a day emergency services, complete diagnostic services, an out-patient specialty clinic, community health programs, comprehensive rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech therapies), and respiratory therapy services to name just a few.

Job Title

HIM Specialist

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience with release of information processes preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months’ prior similar hospital/secretarial experience preferred.
• Basic computer and medical terminology knowledge helpful.

Work Hours

We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) HIM Specialist to work Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Job Summary

The HIM Specialist works collaboratively with employees in the Health Information Management Department, all Clinical Departments, Quality, Utilization and Risk Management Departments, Patient Access and members of the medical staff to ensure that patient medical records contain accurate and reliable information in accordance with Joint Commission Standards, hospital guidelines, medical staff bylaws, and state and federal regulations.

We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application at www.southwesthealth.org.

Benefits

SH is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.

Contact Info

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 East Side Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-4796
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015