Deficiency Analyst

Dayton Children's Hospital

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HIM Deficiency Analyst is responsible for supporting the management and accuracy of patient information, auditing health records. And ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role helps maintain the integrity of the electronic health record. This position performs quantitative deficiency analysis, tracking unaddressed chart deficiencies on all inpatient and outpatient discharges ensuring completeness of medical record documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with established regulatory guidelines. This position will also ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the medical record data, while protecting and maintaining the security and confidentiality of patient data. This position will send notifications to applicable parties at designated points in time as specified by department policy. The role follows medical record compliance guidelines set by federal and state regulatory bodies, CMS, and the Joint Commission and adheres to HIPAA guidelines and maintains confidentiality of medical records. Department Specific Job Details: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (flexible) Remote position with possibility of being on site 1-2x per month

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
1-2 years HIM experience required
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Organization
Computer and Keyboarding skills
Medical and non-medical language
Verbal and Written Communication
Experience navigating EPIC and/or medical record deficiency tracking

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in health information management preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
RHIT/RHIA or eligible preferred

Responsibilities

supporting the management and accuracy of patient information
auditing health records
ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
maintain the integrity of the electronic health record
performing quantitative deficiency analysis
tracking unaddressed chart deficiencies on all inpatient and outpatient discharges
ensuring completeness of medical record documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with established regulatory guidelines
ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the medical record data
protecting and maintaining the security and confidentiality of patient data
sending notifications to applicable parties at designated points in time as specified by department policy
following medical record compliance guidelines set by federal and state regulatory bodies, CMS, and the Joint Commission
adhering to HIPAA guidelines and maintains confidentiality of medical records