HIM Associate I

The University of Kansas Health System • Liberty, MO

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About The Position

The Health Information Management Associate provides customer service to patients, health care professionals, and payors while maintaining patient confidentiality. The role prepares, scans, and organizes medical record information for processing, performs data entry, and meets department quality and productivity standards. Duties may vary depending on the assigned department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Ability to travel between health system locations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Epic experience.

Responsibilities

• Scan and organize medical record information for processing, including incorporating documentation into the electronic medical record, sorting and entering mail, and tracking charts.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and voicemails from patients, health care professionals, and payors, providing appropriate follow-through in a timely manner.
• Handle Release of Information requests for continuing care according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform data entry and answer emails.
• Meet the department’s quality standards and the production standard for the specific job role.
• Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

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