HIM Data Integrity Specialist - Remote (see full posting for eligible states)

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

3d•Remote

About The Position

Overview NAH reserves the right to make hiring decisions based on applicants' state of residence if outside the state of Arizona. NAH currently hires for remote positions in the following states: Alabama Arizona Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Michigan Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia The Data Integrity Specialist is responsible for ensuring that data in the Master Patient Index (MPI) is accurate and consistent across the NAH Health System. Communicates with multiple departments across the enterprise to coordinate, correct, and maintain accurate patient information and other required data for new and existing medical records. Reviews the EMR and medical records created. Supports patient matching activities for population health as well as specific payor platforms. Serves as an SME for HIM processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D - Required
3 or more years of experience HIM EMPI - Preferred
3 years of experience in Cerner Suite EHR -Preferred
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and business lines.
Exceptional oral/written communication skills and highly customer-focused.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate with various customers.
Ability to prioritize, plan and execute.
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skillset experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Tableau Reporting dashboards
Strong analytical skills – ability to analyze information, problem solve, and interpret data, ultimately making decisions based on the information presented to you.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of Master Patient Index and medical record numbers - Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care.
Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department.
Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree - Preferred
Possess one of the following:Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or certification from AHIMA, AAPC, AAHAM, NAHRI - Preferred

Responsibilities

Enterprise Master Patient Index Data Integrity Produces and mitigate potential EMR patient overlays, evaluating if overlay was accurate by researching all tools that are available to the Data Integrity team for identification, research, and resolution of identity issues.
Merge decisions made utilizing logic appropriate for each source system, as documented in the Data Integrity standard operating procedure, and are executed on the source systems as appropriate.
Oversees the chart correction process in the Cerner.
Performs investigation and resolution of non-emergent issues concerning potential medical record electronic errors using daily reports and task queues.
Reports task completion and errors made as required by the Director of HIM.
Provides coverage for any remediation workflow functions and/or team members as requested.
Promotes collaboration and teamwork within the Data Integrity team as well as any department identified to assist with the remediation of issues.
Acknowledges and adapts to changing workflow functions and priorities.
Coordinates and communicates consistently and professionally in working any pending tasks or to seek assistance with merge/non-merge decisions (examples of other departments' interaction occur with clinicians, registration, billing, IT, and others as needed to facilitate EMR issues, resolution, and outcomes).
Assists in cross-training other Data Integrity personnel when asked to do so by the Director of HIM Operations, when necessary.
Monitors, reviews, verifies, merges, corrects, and updates information concerning patients' medical record numbers and demographic information in the electronic medical record and other established systems.
QA Scanning Performs Audits of enterprise scanning operation.
Ensure accuracy rate >98%.
Prepares data for audits.
Identify trends in scanning.
Summarize data and present reports to leadership.
Serves as liaison with departments to thoroughly define scanning processes.
Evaluate revenue cycle workflows to identify areas for improvement.
Train new staff on the scanning process in HIM.
Monitors patient financial services units on revenue cycle systems, processes, and procedures.
Maintain compliance with government regulations, reimbursement issues, etc.
Works with clinical and ancillary operational departments scanning processes.
HIM SME Functions as a 'superuser' for new software applications or upgrades in existing applications and assists in training of assigned team members.
Services has a liaison for all HIM related projects, to include Health Data Exchange, Patient Portal, Cerner HIM applications.
Medical Record Data Analysis Record Review Assist in the preparation of data for the HIM Committee.
Performed audits for medical records for compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, and other regulatory agencies.
Performs quantitative and financial analysis along with audits designed to identify opportunities for improvement across the full spectrum of the Revenue Cycle.
Conduct analytical reviews to determine the areas if focus for HIM audits.
Assist with additional projects as needed.
Compliance/Safety Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.