Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing, health information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Coding, Clinical Auditing/Review related to Revenue Cycle/Revenue Capture Assurance, or a related healthcare field demonstrating the required skills and abilities.
• Within 24 months of employment, possess either a valid Arizona or compact-state RN or LPN license in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing, or a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CIC, or COC certification.
• Successfully complete Valleywise Health-provided training on HIPAA and applicable state and federal health-record regulations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security regulations and appropriate handling of protected health information, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to follow federal and state regulations, Valleywise Health policies and procedures, and Corporate Compliance Plans.
• Strong knowledge of the chart completion process, HIPAA regulations, and DNV standards.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Excellent research skills and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to categorize data in electronic and hardcopy formats.
• Good interpersonal communication and customer service skills, verbally and in writing, including basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to collaborate with others to understand the scope of data integrity capabilities within the EHR.
• Excellent organizational and team-building skills; quality-conscious and customer-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to adapt positively to change and follow through on assignments.
• Self-motivation and ability to plan work activities and set priorities aligned with departmental and Valleywise Health operational and fiscal goals.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health information administration, or a related field.
• Electronic Health Record experience.
• Epic system training.
• CRCR (Certified Revenue Cycle Representative) certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, measure, and report on healthcare provider documentation to help ensure EHR integrity.
• Compile and provide feedback to providers on critical and major errors that may affect documentation integrity or patient care.
• Request clarification from clinicians when necessary.
• Serve as a liaison for Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists and Coders to Valleywise Health medical staff.
• Review and analyze hardcopy and electronic patient information for provider and documentation deficiencies.
• Enter data for provider notifications and track incomplete health records.
• Coordinate workflow involving systems and processes.
• Perform quality monitoring and participate in activities to improve EHR integrity outcomes.
• Perform charge corrections, additions, and deletions based on Epic and MedAssets edits and errors to support accurate and compliant billing.
• Identify patterns and provide feedback to the HDI Supervisor.
• Assist with training and/or mentoring other HIM Department members as necessary.