HIM Analyst Data Integrity - Health Information Mgmnt (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HIM Analyst – Data Integrity is primarily responsible for analyzing medical records for the capturing and entering of data elements required for coding, billing and state/federal reporting and assigning deficiencies for incomplete medical records. They will perform Chart Correction tasks in the EMR. Their responsibilities include maintenance of the Master Patient Index including but not limited to resolving patient duplicates and overlays. They will have understanding of all the data elements required for coding, billing, and state/federal reporting, and will enter the information into the data fields of the electronic medical record (EMR). They analyze records for completeness and electronically assign deficiencies to clinicians in the EMR. They will have basic understanding of federal, state and organizational regulations/policies that relate to the release of medical record information. They must maintain strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients of Enloe Medical Center. They are responsible to answer phones in a polite and respectful manner. They respond timely and efficiently to medical record requests and customer questions. They will assist practitioners in accessing medical records in the EMR. They support and contribute to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center. They are held to the strictest standards of patient confidentiality. The HIM Analyst-Data Integrity serves as a back up in the following areas: They will assist when needed in organizing and reviewing patient’s medical records for scanning into the document imaging system. This includes retrieval of discharges from the medical floors and/or coordinating the receipt of records from patient care areas so they may be scanned and accessible in the EMR. They prepare the chart for scanning, organizing records in standardized order. They ensure all records for the day’s discharges or visit are accounted for and follows-up with the respective departments if not received. They scan medical records ensuring every page is properly scanned and viewable. They may be trained to print reports, import transcribed documents from our transcription software program and chart, file and/or mail reports for distribution as needed to support the department. They strive for high quality and completeness to ensure regulatory and organizational requirements are met.

Requirements

• One year experience in Health Information Management/Medical Records OR One year experience in chart correction (deficiency analysis) in Health Information Management or Medical Records
• Ability to follow instructions, work accurately and meet established productivity standards in a fast paced environment.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Analytical and grammatical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and pay close attention to detail.
• Capable of using keyboard, including Microsoft Word, Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite) computer skills for a variety of support functions.
• Knowledge of EPIC.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology
• Previous medical records experience in an acute care setting
• Previous experience with EPIC

Responsibilities

• Analyzing medical records for capturing and entering data elements required for coding, billing, and state/federal reporting.
• Assigning deficiencies for incomplete medical records.
• Performing Chart Correction tasks in the EMR.
• Maintenance of the Master Patient Index, including resolving patient duplicates and overlays.
• Entering data into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Analyzing records for completeness and electronically assigning deficiencies to clinicians.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Answering phones politely and respectfully.
• Responding timely and efficiently to medical record requests and customer questions.
• Assisting practitioners in accessing medical records in the EMR.
• Supporting and contributing to the service excellence mission.
• Assisting in organizing and reviewing patient medical records for scanning into the document imaging system.
• Preparing charts for scanning, organizing records in standardized order.
• Ensuring all records for the day’s discharges or visits are accounted for and following up if not received.
• Scanning medical records ensuring every page is properly scanned and viewable.
• Printing reports, importing transcribed documents, and filing/mailing reports as needed.
• Striving for high quality and completeness to ensure regulatory and organizational requirements are met.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed