What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Specialist position at Avera?
Location:
Sibley, IAWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)At Osceola Regional Health Center, we provide quality care and exceptional service to all those we serve. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible scheduling, full benefits including retirement match. We would love to have you on our team!
Position Highlights
SUMMARY: The HIM Specialist is responsible for the overall recording, dissemination, and processing of the medical record. This includes, but is not limited to, processing documents, reviewing records for deficiencies, communicating those opportunities appropriately, and preparing data elements for coding. The ability to monitor chart and data quality and to work with physician and/or department staff is critical.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- One year of previous health information management experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
- Completion of Child & Dependent Adult Abuse for Iowa Mandatory Reporters course within 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Retrieve records and documentation from departments throughout the facility. Reconciles to ensure receipt of appropriate documentation to form an accurate medical record. Process records to prepare documentation for scanning. Includes assembly, paper clean-up, removing unnecessary documents, and other duties as required. Scan patient records by using appropriate software and hardware. Verify scanned images to ensure documents are clear and useable. Assign form identification via bar-coded scanned images or manual process using Meditech applications. Greet and assist patients, staff, and others to the HIM customer service area. Answer, route, and manage phone calls and voicemails in response to customer requests. Review records for completion and identify deficiencies in conjunction with regulatory and internal requirements. Tabulate deficiencies and communicate to department or physician staff to resolve issues. Use the Meditech module, reports, and worklists to monitor the quality of medical records and intervene as necessary. Assist with edits, mergers, and overlays with the medical record after the chart has closed to ensure record integrity. Abstract clinical, financial, and demographic data items to the correct fields within MEDITECH. Serve as a technical liaison and educational resource to physicians and others on the information management of the patient record within MEDITECH. Maintain relevant productivity and quality standards for the position. Fulfill other HIM duties and processes as assigned. Adhere to all legal and ethical standards surrounding health information, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable state and federal laws.
