Health Information Management Representative

Sutter Health•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Health Information Management Representative at SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center. The role involves receiving and processing requests for medical record copies within appropriate timeframes according to state and federal law. Key responsibilities include preparing, scanning, indexing, and performing quality assurance on patient documents for the electronic health record, as well as analyzing records for incomplete or missing deficiencies in accordance with medical staff bylaws. The representative will also locate and track legacy records and coordinate merges of medical records across systems and physical charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy while adhering to all policies and procedures. This position requires flexibility as it will float to another hospital for coverage as needed. Sutter Health emphasizes valuing and supporting the unique talents of its employees, empowering them to apply their passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience.
2 years of demonstrated experience and a proven track record in hospital business operations, information systems and applications.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, California Medical Information Act (CMIA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation (COP), Title 22, AAAHC (ASC), IMQ, and other state and federal laws as appropriate.
Knowledge of changes in laws relating to release of information by regular attendance of Regional, State and National seminars.
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Familiarity with HIM within the Revenue Cycle.
General knowledge of all areas related to Document Imaging/Forms Management and how they interrelate.
Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to influence others using one-on-one contact and group discussions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with criminal, civil and workers comp subpoenas
Epic experience

Responsibilities

Receives and processes requests for medical record copies within appropriate timeframes according to state and federal law.
Prepares, scans, indexes, and performs quality assurance on patient documents entered into the electronic health record.
Analyzes records for incomplete or missing deficiencies in accordance with medical staff bylaws.
Locates and tracks legacy records.
Coordinates merges of medical records across systems and physical charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy, following all policies and procedures.
Float to another hospital for coverage as needed.