Health Information Management Specialist

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Summary :

The HIM Specialist is responsible for the timely processing and completion of all hospital-based medical records. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to document retrieval, prepping, scanning, indexing, quality control, analysis, validation, and record completion for all discharged medical records.

Responsibilities :

Retrieves prepares, and assembles permanent record documents in the required order for scanning, ensuring that all pages are properly identified and labeled.

Scans documents according to established department procedures, and maintains scanning equipment to ensure optimal image quality.

Manually indexes documents if automated indexing fails, and rearranges documents as needed.

Performs quality control review on all documents throughout the stages of prepping, scanning and indexing and makes necessary corrections upon identification of errors.

Demonstrates the ability to identify serious quality issues in the scanned document and take appropriate corrective action.

Performs qualitative record review and analysis following established departmental procedures to ensure the documentation in the medical record complies with applicable hospital Rules and Regulations and regulatory standards.

Assigns deficiencies to practitioners and assists clinicians with questions related to medical record completion.

Achieves and maintains established accuracy and productivity standards.

Coordinates daily / weekly delinquent record data collection, physician communication, and related documentation to ensure that identified deficiencies are completed in accordance with hospital Rules and Regulations.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Education and Experience Requirements :

This position requires a minimum formal education of a High School Diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience in Health Information Management or other health care setting. An Associate’s Degree in HIM or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements :

Working knowledge of hospital EMR and HIM department systems and applications.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and independently.

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements :

Certification in Health Information Management (RHIA or RHIT) is preferred, but not required.

With strong heart s and open minds , we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

Company : Nuvance Health

Org Unit : 2073

Department : Health Information Management

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly