HIM Patient Abstractor II - Health Information, Los Alamitos - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Los Alamitos, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for analyzing patient record content in order to accurately assign documentation deficiencies to the responsible physician; communicating/coordinating with medical and house staff regarding healthcare record deficiencies; and providing assistance to physicians in the completion of incomplete healthcare records and documents according to hospital by-laws, rules, regulations and JCAHO guidelines. Prepares and complies daily, weekly and monthly statistical reports, ensuring integrity of chart deficiency database and participates in departmental PI projects.

Requirements

Familiarity with alpha/numeric filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in the department and across the Health System
3 years experience working with hospital medical records
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of EPIC registration system
Working knowledge of BISCOM
RHIA or RHIT credential
PC literacy
Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

Analyzing patient record content to accurately assign documentation deficiencies to the responsible physician.
Communicating and coordinating with medical and house staff regarding healthcare record deficiencies.
Providing assistance to physicians in the completion of incomplete healthcare records and documents according to hospital by-laws, rules, regulations and JCAHO guidelines.
Preparing and compiling daily, weekly, and monthly statistical reports.
Ensuring the integrity of the chart deficiency database.
Participating in departmental PI projects.