HIM Processing Specialist (1.0 D)
About The Position
The HIM Processing Specialist prepares documents for scanning into the electronic medical record system. The Technician scans and indexes documents to the appropriate document type in the document imaging system to be integrated into the electronic health record (EHR). WHO WE ARE With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Work Location: This position works On Site at the Lafayette Central Campus Address: 1701 Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Determines document types within the document imaging application to ensure the accuracy of the medical record and provide consistency and standardization in the location of documents in the electronic health record for clinicians and end users; Reviews documents for processing to ensure patient identification is present on document; escalates to manager if document is unable to be processed for follow up with clinical department. Audits medical record documentation steps taken outside of HIM processing to improve record integrity. Identifies and resolves errors and reports trends to leadership. Identifies and recommends opportunities for workflow improvements, opportunities to leverage technology and improve overall efficiency in all document imaging functions; document preparation, scanning, and indexing. Answers calls and assists the caller or transfers to the appropriate resource or department in a courteous manner demonstrating the Franciscan values. Demonstrates technical expertise of the electronic health record, document imaging application and scanning equipment. Understands organization electronic health records, appropriate documentation, and information update processes. Performs technical troubleshooting and reports system and/or equipment issues and submits IT log when appropriate; works with document imaging team remotely to demonstrate issues and facilitate resolution. Submits new documents for inclusion in the corporate HIM forms inventory to facilitate virtual/remote indexing between regions. Identifies and provides examples of non-barcoded documents to HIM manager to present to clinical area for barcoding to ensure optimal indexing productivity/accuracy. Performs document imaging functions proficiently in accordance with established productivity and quality requirements. Performs chart pick up/rounds and coordinates courier delivery and crate management; Reviews processed batches and purges in accordance with established retention timeframe.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
Nice To Haves
- 1 year Healthcare Setting
- 1 year Electronic Health Record (EHR) Document Imaging
Responsibilities
- Prepares documents for scanning into the electronic medical record system.
- Scans and indexes documents to the appropriate document type in the document imaging system.
- Determines document types within the document imaging application to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Reviews documents for processing to ensure patient identification is present.
- Escalates unprocessable documents to the manager.
- Audits medical record documentation steps taken outside of HIM processing.
- Identifies and resolves errors and reports trends to leadership.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for workflow improvements and efficiency.
- Answers calls and assists callers or transfers them to the appropriate resource.
- Demonstrates technical expertise of the electronic health record, document imaging application, and scanning equipment.
- Performs technical troubleshooting and reports system and/or equipment issues.
- Submits new documents for inclusion in the corporate HIM forms inventory.
- Identifies and provides examples of non-barcoded documents to the HIM manager.
- Performs document imaging functions proficiently in accordance with established productivity and quality requirements.
- Performs chart pick up/rounds and coordinates courier delivery and crate management.
- Reviews processed batches and purges in accordance with established retention timeframe.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
