HIM Senior Specialist - Lakeside Hospital

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing HIM support in maintaining the Department’s paper and electronic health record system. The HIM Specialist Sr will have an understanding of privacy and security guidelines related to patient information and maintain HIPAA as well as keep all patient information confidential. The key duties of this position rely heavily on the ability to learn, and navigate efficiently within, an electronic health record. The incumbent must be able to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and effectively in the English language; able to work in a fast-paced environment; and develop sound professional working relationships. This position is responsible for advanced functions within the Health Information Management Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Document Imaging (Pages / Hour) Prepping Scanning Quality Review / Validation / Indexing
• HIM Spec Sr will be responsible for function(s) (as assigned by HIM Leadership to include not limited to, prepping, scanning and / or QX / Indexing) within Document Imaging to ensure records are prepped, scanned and QC / Indexed into the Document Management Solution / EMR in a timely manner.
• For paper-based sites scanning and uploading medical records into a document management application (. VitalChart ChartFlow (formerly EvriChart)) for remote coding access, include data related to prepping records to scan.
• Document Chart Analysis (Records / Hr by patient type) : Analyze medical records for completion; assign and reassign provider deficiencies as needed in accordance with regulatory guidelines and in compliance with facility timely completion policy (as assigned by HIM Leadership)
• Support Missing Documentation and Provider Queries as needed
• Complete birth and or death certificate in accordance with state law including contact with mothers and father within facility specific timeframe as needed.
• Chart Pick up (Rounding) and Reconciliation
• Perform Data Integrity duties as assigned (chart correction, dup med rec,
• Meet Productivity expectations based on job function as applicable (document imaging / document analysis)
• Maintain productivity metrics and time for productivity monitoring.
• Assist internal and outside agencies with information regarding patient records ensuring request are prioritized appropriately as needed
• Answer phones, process continuity of care requests, record retrieval, record filing (as assigned by HIM Leadership)
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and / or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and / or experience required to perform the job.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!