Data Integrity Specialist

University Hospitals•Chardon, OH

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Supports the accuracy, completion, and integrity of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) by managing Epic work queues, resolving documentation deficiencies, duplicate Patients, and incomplete records, and processing patient, provider, audit, and release‑of‑information requests. Ensures compliance with organizational policy, regulatory standards, and timelines while providing coverage for Health Information Specialist functions.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
2+ years Health Information Services/Medical Records Experience (Required) or Associates or Bachelors in Health Information Management Technology in lieu of experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Health Information Management Technology (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitors, investigates and resolves issues concerning the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Verifies, merges and resolves duplicate MRN assignments when identified
Assists with patient-initiated amendment requests
Maintain and manages s assigned Epic work queues and in-basket work pools
Assists with un-coded accounts pended for missing notes and communicates to appropriate physicians for completion.
Analyzes medical record for documentation deficiencies and reconciles note and order refusals in EMR.
Performs weekly incomplete notification and suspension process and administratively closes records
Processes MyChart Proxy requests and generates invites to patient-assigned designee
Coordinates and processes governmental payer audits & other PHI requests, including RAC and post-payment denial audits
Enters birth certificate data into Ohio Department of Health system
Processes, notarizes and certifies copies of medical records to various requesters
Provides coverage for Health Information Specialist
Appears for subpoenas in absence of manager or coordinator
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.