Sr. Health Info Mgmt Spec.

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Sr. HIM Specialist to join their release of information team. This role advocates, upholds, and ensures that documentation standards are met. The position maintains an understanding of medical staff by-laws, accreditation entities, and state & federal regulations and how they influence the documentation practices & standards of healthcare organizations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• <2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• 2-5 years of experience
• RHIA/RHIT

Responsibilities

• Complete process and standard work auditing and targeted focus studies supporting functional managers to drive best practices and performance improvement initiatives.
• Represents the official record of care on behalf of BJC regarding legal requirements (ie. depositions, subpoenas, court appearance and affidavits).
• Performs and oversees the regulatory audit process (ie. CMS - RAC and non-RAC, TJC, State) to ensure timely and compliant responses.
• Provides ongoing feedback and collaborates on Action Plans to improve processes and to address non-compliant findings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED