HIM Associate II, Part-Time

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the registration and completion of fetal birth and fetal death certificates in accordance with regulatory standards. The HIM Associate II also maintains and monitors production performed by the transcription service and performs chart maintenance activities. This includes chart analysis based on medical staff bylaws, DNV, TJC, or other regulatory agency documentation requirements, and assigning deficiencies to clinical providers for resolution. The role also investigates accounts missing documentation needed for coding and billing, and performs activities related to the release of information, including processing patient requests for record amendments and record certification. Additionally, the HIM Associate II releases medical information to patients, attorneys, insurance companies, and other requestors in accordance with HIPAA, state, and federal laws.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• 2 years of experience in health information management in an acute care setting or graduate of an HIM program Required

Nice To Haves

• Medical transcription experience Preferred
• Prior experience using Epic is Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs chart maintenance activities, including chart analysis based on medical staff bylaws, DNV, TJC, or other regulatory agency documentation requirements and assigns deficiencies to clinical providers for resolution.
• Maintains and monitors production performed by the transcription service.
• Investigates accounts missing documentation needed to complete coding and billing.
• Performs activities related to release of information including processing patient requests for record amendments and record certification.
• Release of medical information to patients, attorneys, insurance companies and other requestors in accordance to HIPAA, state and federal laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED