HIM Support Specialist (Balt/Wash Campus)
About The Position
The HIM Support Specialist performs technical HIM responsibilities related to chart reconciliation of discharged records from all patient programs on a regular schedule, with careful follow-up of any outstanding charts. This role involves prepping, scanning, and indexing all records according to protocol to ensure a quality legal record is available in SCM and ONBASE for end-users. The specialist provides technical support to assure the quality of Sheppard Pratt medical records for compliance and legal record purposes. They will assist with facilitating HIM-hosted audits and provide support to other records-based audits initiated outside the department, under the oversight of the HIM Technician. Additionally, the role involves assisting the HIM Technician in administrative matters and supporting the smooth operation of the department. A comprehensive knowledge of ONBASE and the Sunrise electronic medical record, including their interaction with MPI (GE) for running reports and reconciling charts, is essential. The specialist will also work with the HIM Technician on special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- AA degree in health information management or related field and/or at least one year of related HIM work experience.
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Analytical ability sufficient to receive and present information or ideas clearly, identify deficiencies and missing medical record content, and troubleshoot and resolve problems that end users encounter with the system.
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with physicians, clients, and patients in order to provide support and resolutions to questions raised regarding finding information in the medical record.
- Attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and the ability to concentrate for long periods when reviewing and processing records into the ONBASE system.
Nice To Haves
- HIM/HIT background in a hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical HIM responsibilities regarding chart reconciliation of discharged records from all patient programs on a regular schedule with careful follow-up of any outstanding charts.
- Preps, Scan and Index all records according to protocol, to ensure a quality legal record available in SCM and ONBASE for end-users.
- Provides technical support to assure the quality of Sheppard Pratt medical records for compliance and legal record purposes.
- Assists with facilitating HIM-hosted audits as well as providing support to other records-based audits initiated outside of the department with the oversight and leadership of the HIM Technician.
- Assists HIM Technician in administrative matters as needed including support to have the department run smoothly.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of ONBASE and the Sunrise electronic medical record, and how the systems interact with our MPI (GE), regarding running reports, reconciling charts and other duties as assigned.
- Works with the HIM Technician on special projects as assigned, with oversight and leadership of the HIM Technician.
Benefits
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
