HIM Specialist (Physician Chart Mgmnt)

JOB SUMMARY

Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is accountable for maintaining the integrity of the legal medical record through assuring compliance with System, State, Federal and Regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, corrections, auditing, examining, reporting, and release of information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Assists HIM Director with departmental oversight, monitoring of staff productivity, quality, and performance by collecting data and providing findings to HIM Director, serves as operational team lead, new staff training, provides coverage for vacancies and staff time off and as a resource for HIM related technology.

• Performs medical record reviews to screen and examine documentation against regulatory standards, policies, rules and regulations. Aggregates data, reports, monitors for trends and develops improvement plans in collaboration with HIM Director.

• Researches, troubleshoots and resolves documentation issues on accounts to ensure completeness of documentation as outlined in the internal policy documents.

• Performs release of information quality reviews to ensure compliance with policy and State and Federal requirements.

• Assists physicians with medical record completion and provides education including information technology and documentation requirements.

• Processes medical record amendment requests in accordance with policy and State and Federal requirements.

• Performs privacy walk through reviews and works in collaboration with the HIM Director.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

• Proficient computer and work processing skills.

• Exceptional critical thinking skills.

• Ability to review errors and problem solve.

• Proven customer service skills.

• Ability to work effectively with a variety of customers; to include physician, nurses, and patients.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.