Health Information Mgmt Specialist, Remote

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

1d•$20 - $29•Remote

About The Position

This remote position analyzes health records for documentation compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations. The specialist helps gather medical record elements for coding and DNFB encounters, conducts provider suspension activities, and provides electronic record support to providers. The role also performs document imaging, indexing, and validation; supports HIM department functions in a virtual environment; responds to internal and external information requests; and validates master patient index and patient demographic data. The specialist reviews discharged inpatient and applicable outpatient records for completeness, assigns deficiencies, and helps ensure records support patient care, hospital operations, and revenue cycle activities. The role uses computer database systems for quality assurance, statistical reporting, data retrieval, and report preparation, and may troubleshoot minor system issues. Additional work includes preparing delinquent chart counts and provider suspension lists, collecting credentialing and compliance statistics, distributing reports, conducting audits, supporting providers and coding staff, and maintaining knowledge of legal health record requirements. The position requires organization, attention to detail, customer service, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least two years of experience in health information management, a comparable physician office, clinic or hospital business office, customer service or office setting, or applicable college education.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to use a desktop and Windows-based computer system, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, the Internet, and computer navigation, as well as other software required for the role.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people and groups representing diverse perspectives and recognize when issues need escalation.
Ability to train and educate coworkers.
Excellent organizational and customer service skills, with the ability to handle multiple duties related to daily health record completion operations.
Ability to organize work priorities, adapt to frequent changes, comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures, and perform detailed tasks in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
Ability to spend most work time using a computer, monitor, and keyboard, and to work effectively and efficiently remotely.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, balancing, sitting, squatting, and reading.

Nice To Haves

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or eligibility for certification; certification is preferred and is normally achieved through successful completion of two-year college-level coursework in an RHIT program.
Previous experience with data analysis.

Responsibilities

Review discharged inpatient and applicable outpatient records for completeness and assign deficiencies in accordance with applicable requirements and medical staff rules.
Validate the integrity of patient identification and selection.
Ensure medical records are complete to support hospital operations, patient care, and revenue cycle activities.
Perform document imaging, indexing, and validation.
Use database systems and data for quality assurance, statistical reporting, and other purposes; obtain, clarify, compile, interpret, enter, retrieve, and report information, and troubleshoot minor system issues as needed.
Prepare delinquent chart counts and provider suspension lists, and maintain the suspension file.
Collect statistics supporting credentialing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Ensure quality and turnaround times meet established standards.
Distribute reports to providers as needed.
Perform medical record audits as needed to support hospital Quality Department activities.
Serve as a resource for providers and other authorized personnel regarding record completion.
Assist the HIM coding team by identifying deficiencies for coding and DNFB encounters.
Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and accreditation standards regarding the legal health record.
Carry out other duties requested by management.
Demonstrate the Ministry’s mission, vision, and values in work-related behaviors, practices, and decisions.