HIM Senior Specialist

Conifer Health Solutions • London, KY

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About The Position

This position is responsible for providing HIM support in maintaining the Department's paper and electronic health record system. The HIM Specialist Sr will have an understanding of privacy and security guidelines related to patient information and maintain HIPAA as well as keep all patient information confidential. The key duties of this position rely heavily on the ability to learn, and navigate efficiently within, an electronic health record. The incumbent must be able to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and effectively in the English language; able to work in a fast-paced environment; and develop sound professional working relationships. This position is responsible for advanced functions within the Health Information Management Department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years' experience in a hospital Health Information Management Department (preferred)
• RHIT or RHIA Certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in keyboard operations, Microsoft Office applications and others as required.
• Understanding of the importance of providing privacy and security of all patient information.
• Ability to establish courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently; proactively prioritize assignments.
• Ability to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, showing concern for all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work independently without relying on others to complete a job.

Responsibilities

• Document Imaging (Pages/Hour)
• Prepping
• Scanning
• Quality Review/Validation/Indexing
• Responsible for function(s) within Document Imaging to ensure records are prepped, scanned and QC/Indexed into the Document Management Solution/EMR in a timely manner.
• For paper-based sites scanning and uploading medical records into a document management application for remote coding access, include data related to prepping records to scan.
• Analyze medical records for completion; assign and reassign provider deficiencies as needed in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Support Missing Documentation and Provider Queries as needed.
• Complete birth and or death certificate in accordance with state law including contact with mothers and father within facility specific timeframe as needed.
• Perform Data Integrity duties as assigned (chart correction, dup med rec, etc...)
• Meet Productivity expectations based on job function as applicable.
• Maintain productivity metrics and time for productivity monitoring.
• Assist internal and outside agencies with information regarding patient records ensuring requests are prioritized appropriately.
• Answer phones, process continuity of care requests, record retrieval, record filing.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED