DSA ADMISSIONS - Patient Registrar

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Marion, VA

8d•$44,170 - $60,954•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Management Technician collaborates with internal staff in development of improved capabilities in the areas of patient registration, documentation, filing, coding, utilization, Release of Information, data quality, compliance, auditing, records analysis, privacy and legal health record certification. Conducts daily audits of patient charts with the goal of coordinating with the utilization management team and the reimbursement office for the processing of fees for professional services provided to patients within all SWVMHI clinical areas. Analyzes patient medical records to ensure that documentation by providers conforms to legal and procedural requirements. Interacts and coaches’ physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare staff on methods of improving documentation to align with policies and procedures. Converts hard copy documents into digital records for interoperability and storage. Conducts admissions and discharges of patients as required. Coordinates processing of court documents for internal legal hearings and manages the court docket. Reviews data for potential HIPAA privacy breaches and reports findings to the Privacy Officer. Maintains the master patient index and daily bed census for the hospital. Provides notary services as a licensed Notary Public in the state of Virginia.

Requirements

There are no entry level requirements for this position.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correctional setting is preferred.
Prefer BA/BS in a Human Service field
Prefer experience with electronic health records
Proficiency in computer applications, advanced skills with Microsoft Office programs, data entry/business analytics software with skills in the development charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
Knowledge of Medical terminology preferred.
Basic level training in medical coding processes using ICD-10, CPT and DSM-5 preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts daily audits of patient charts with the goal of coordinating with the utilization management team and the reimbursement office for the processing of fees for professional services provided to patients within all SWVMHI clinical areas.
Analyzes patient medical records to ensure that documentation by providers conforms to legal and procedural requirements.
Interacts and coaches’ physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare staff on methods of improving documentation to align with policies and procedures.
Converts hard copy documents into digital records for interoperability and storage.
Conducts admissions and discharges of patients as required.
Coordinates processing of court documents for internal legal hearings and manages the court docket.
Reviews data for potential HIPAA privacy breaches and reports findings to the Privacy Officer.
Maintains the master patient index and daily bed census for the hospital.
Provides notary services as a licensed Notary Public in the state of Virginia.