DOCUMENT INTEGRITY SPECIALIST

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs ongoing review and monitoring of electronic health record documentation to ensure compliance with documentation integrity standards, including identification of inappropriate copy/paste utilization, cloned documentation, conflicting information, missing authentication, and other documentation quality concerns. Conducts audits, analyzes trends, facilitates corrective actions, and collaborates with providers, CDI, Coding, Compliance, and operational leaders to improve the accuracy, completeness, reliability, and integrity of the legal health record.

Requirements

• Accurate alphabet and numeric filing skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and governing agencies, CMS, IDPH, HHS, HIPAA, and DNV, in collaboration with other governing entities.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Riverside Healthcare’s medical record documentation bylaws and policy requirements in collaboration with other required Riverside Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Polished communication and customer relation skills.
• Detail-oriented, critical thinking, committed to accuracy, and ability to solve problems.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, federal, and state regulations regarding release of protected health information.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Previous clerical experience in a hospital setting highly preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent; prior experience in related field, associate's degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Conduct documentation integrity reviews to ensure the medical record is complete, accurate, reliable, and compliant with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Monitor electronic health record (EHR) documentation for inappropriate copy-forward/copy-paste practices, cloned documentation, conflicting information, missing authentication, and other documentation quality concerns.
• Perform documentation quality audits and report findings, trends, and opportunities for improvement to HIM leadership and designated stakeholders.
• Collaborate with providers, Coding, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Compliance, Revenue Cycle, Information Systems, and operational departments to resolve documentation deficiencies and integrity concerns.
• Facilitate corrective actions related to documentation quality, chart corrections, amendments, and record completion activities according to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support organizational initiatives related to information governance, documentation quality, regulatory readiness, and legal health record management.
• Participate in education and training efforts related to documentation standards, documentation integrity, authentication requirements, and appropriate use of EHR functionality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Nationally rated employee well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs (.5 to 1.0 FTE)
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability (.5 to 1.0 FTE)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses (.5 to 1.0 FTE)
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs (.5 to 1.0 FTE)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work (.001 to .49 FTE)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED