H.I.M./Medical Records Specialist - Medical Records
About The Position
Monitors and facilitates, with providers, the completion of medical records following accreditation standards, regulations and medical staff bylaws. Coordinate and process all types of medical records to maintain quality and integrity. Monitors prepping, scanning, and analysis of all records with the ability to process, recognize and correct errors or deficiencies. Actively works with the Scanning and Archiving module to increase the functionality allowing for the destruction and purging of paper and electronic data. Has the ability to move electronic records to the appropriate accounts while maintaining a accurate log of the changes. Has the ability to complete medical record reviews to identify areas for improvement and monitor adequate medical record documentation. Designated a Meditech superuser for Scanning and Archiving module. Trains staff as necessary. As required, monitors schedules to maintain workflow. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE : Knowledge of Healthcare Information and Medical Records principles, Joint Commission standards and State and Federal regulations that pertain to electronic, paper and records stored on other media. Two years' experience in an acute care Medical Records department preferred. Experience with the implementation of electronic records preferred. EDUCATION : BA, BS, AA in Healthcare Information required. Experience may be considered in lieu of education. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY : RHIA or RHIT required. Other certifications may be reviewed. Aptitudes : A bility to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic customer relations. Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Healthcare Information and Medical Records principles
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and State and Federal regulations
- BA, BS, AA in Healthcare Information required
- RHIA or RHIT required
- Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity
- Possesses interpersonal/communication skills
- Open to feedback and open to a changing environment
Nice To Haves
- Two years' experience in an acute care Medical Records department preferred.
- Experience with the implementation of electronic records preferred.
- Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Other certifications may be reviewed.
Responsibilities
- Monitors and facilitates the completion of medical records.
- Coordinates and processes all types of medical records.
- Monitors prepping, scanning, and analysis of records.
- Works with the Scanning and Archiving module.
- Moves electronic records to the appropriate accounts.
- Completes medical record reviews.
- Designated a Meditech superuser for Scanning and Archiving module.
- Trains staff as necessary.
- Monitors schedules to maintain workflow.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
