HIS Specialist - PACE - PT/Weekends

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The PACE HIS Specialist will uphold the integrity and consistency of standard work for the department by following the established policies and procedures, regulatory standards, core values, departmental goals, and objectives. Ability to perform all functions, including but not limited to sorting, scanning, uploading documents, obtaining records, monitoring, and maintenance of workflows, maintaining reporting for Quality Improvement Measures, monitoring incoming faxes and emails, assisting others with education and guidance, processing the incoming and outgoing release of information requests, and providing positive customer service experiences. This position requires working days, evenings, and/or weekends, and covering any San Diego PACE facilities according to the departmental operation needs. This position may need to Travel to any other designated San Diego PACE facility location to assist the HIS team in staff coverage and/or working on HIS workflow processes, backlogs, projects, apply job aids, abide by policies & procedures, and provide excellent customer service experiences. Required: in-person training Monday- Wednesday 8am-5pm the first 90 days.

Requirements

(1) year of experience in medical records setting.
Strong attention to detail, acute care, and clinical experience in area of specialty.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of team building skills and principles of self-managed work teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Highly detail-oriented with a careful eye for quality control and presentation of work.
Strong verbal communication skills; ability to articulate project status as needed, strong written communication skills.
Good customer service Skills.
Experience in discerning discrepancies or deficiencies and preparing written notifications for corrective action concerning patient records.
Knowledgeable concerning the release of information under various methods including the FOIA and Privacy Act.
Experience in developing various statistical reports to assist health service operations and be capable of retrieving information, conducting research, and analyzing records for completeness and compliance with standards.
Experience in coordinating documentation and recording information with hospitals, other treatment facilities, or other outside organizations and tracking the progress of requested materials.
Skilled in conflict management and resolution.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills required.
Medical records office procedures preferred.
Must type 35 WPM.
Ability to proficiently maneuver through all electronic applications used for the job.
Self-motivated and driven to produce results within tight deadlines and with maximum quality within allowed time constraints.
Versed in medical terminology, medical records, and documentation requests and could examine medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO).
Self-directed and demonstrate ability to prioritize,
demonstrate the ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment and current healthcare dynamic climate.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of health information management, regulatory, and professional implications.
Good organizational skills and ability to remain focused and concentrate in a noisy setting.
Ability to handle multiple job functions simultaneously. Ability to work with others as a team member.
Manual dexterity and mobility.
Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

completion of an AA/BA Degree and/or certificate program.
CA driver’s license with appropriate insurance
coverage.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical
Terminology Certificate, or RHIT/RHIA/HIM (Medical Records) Certification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for sorting, scanning, and filing all patient health information records including but not limited to lab reports, correspondence, referrals, consultations, hospital reports, loose documents, etc., incoming reports (i.e., hospital reports, labs, X-rays, correspondence, consultations, referrals, etc.) into the EHR in accordance with established policy and procedure for completion.
Examine medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO) standards. Discern discrepancies or deficiencies and prepare written notifications for corrective action concerning patient records.
Develop various statistical reports to assist health service operations.
Responsible for processing any patient and/or personal legal representative written informed consent forms.
Performs timely requests to the Specialist Provider’s offices for obtaining the completed Consultation reports that San Diego PACE participants attended.
Coordinates the preparation, review and processing of forms, consent authorizations and written documentation timely including Subpoena logs, as required by HIS Department, Federal and State regulations, and as applicable by law.
Monitors and Follows-up with any patient, Provider, attorney, continuity of care provider, insurance company, Disability, quality audit requester, Specialist, hospital, etc., in obtaining and/or releasing any requested medical record information.
Maintains the documentation for the Patient Health Information (PHI) Log, as required by HIS Department, Federal and State regulations, and as applicable by law.
Ensures that all lab reports, correspondence, referrals, etc., are sent out in a timely manner to the Satellite Clinics, when appropriate.
Works in collaboration with other clinical care Providers and the HIS team for positive customer service, and aiding any other HIS areas, as needed for smooth operations.
Ability to proficiently maneuver through all electronic applications used for job operations.
Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned and/or as requested.
Adheres to SYHealth/SD PACE and HIS Department’s policies and best practices, ensuring staff compliance, attendance, and punctuality.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system.
Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position.
File active and inactive records in accordance with established policies.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Pick up and deliver medical records from clinical coordinator, nurses’ stations, and other designated areas as necessary.
Answer telephone and email inquiries concerning medical records functions. Prepare written correspondence as necessary.
Retrieve medical records when requested by authorized personnel (i.e., physicians, nurses, government agencies and personnel, etc.)
Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from your supervisor as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
Assist in organizing, planning, and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory meetings and maintain minutes of meetings. File as necessary.
Retrieve and index participant records (manually/electronically).
Collect, assemble, check, and file participant charts as required.
Ensure incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate departments or personnel for correction.
Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed, assembled, signed, etc., before filing.
Maintain a record of authorized information released from charts/records, i.e., type information, name of recipient, date, department, etc.
Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Social Services, VA, etc. in accordance with current Privacy Rules.
Must log productivity daily and provide reports as directed.
Coordinate documentation and record information with hospitals, other treatment facilities, or other outside organizations and track progress of requested materials.
Maintain request logs as directed including hospitalizations, emergent visits, urgent care visits, specialty consultations register requests for records, follow up dates, & retrieval date.
Adheres to all applicable SYHealth/SD PACE policies, procedures, protocols, and best practices.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.
Demonstrates active listening skills, respect, and a positive “Can Do” attitude.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading literature to keep up-to-date related to healthcare laws and Leadership, and attending in-service trainings and workshops to improve upon knowledge and skillset.
Attends meetings, as required, and participates on committees, as directed.
Demonstrates professional behavior standard etiquette, courtesy, mutual respect, confidentiality and treats every patient and employee with dignity in every interaction.
Exhibits a high level of integrity, ethics, transparency, leadership style and trust.
Promotes and fosters respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all patient HER data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
Demonstrates supportive skills in providing excellent customer service experience.
Provides coverage and assistance to other HIS areas within the department.
Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned, or requested.
Keep up to date with HIPAA regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO) standards, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, and any State Regulations and Federal Regulations relating to Medical Records and Release of Patient Health Information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.