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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing HIM support in maintaining the Department's paper and electronic health record system. The HIM Specialist will have an understanding of privacy and security guidelines related to patient information and maintain HIPAA as well as keep all patient information confidential. The key duties of this position rely heavily on the ability to learn, and navigate efficiently within, an electronic health record. The incumbent must be able to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and effectively in the English language; able to work in a fast-paced environment; and develop sound professional working relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Document Imaging (Pages / Hour)

Prepping

Scanning

Quality Review / Validation / Indexing

HIM Spec will be responsible for function(s) (as assigned by HIM Leadership to include not limited to, prepping, scanning and / or QX / Indexing) within Document Imaging to ensure records are prepped, scanned, and QC / Indexed into the Document Management Solution / EMR in a timely manner.

For paper-based sites scanning and uploading medical records into a document management application (i.e., VitalChart ChartFlow (formerly EvriChart)) for remote coding access, include data related to prepping records to scan.

Document Chart Analysis (Records / Hr by patient type) : Analyze medical records for completion; assign and reassign provider deficiencies as needed in accordance with regulatory guidelines and in compliance with facility timely completion policy (as assigned by HIM Leadership)

Chart Pick up (Rounding) and Reconciliation

Maintain productivity metrics and time for productivity monitoring.

Meet Productivity expectations based on job function as applicable (document imaging / document analysis)

Answer phones, process continuity of care requests, record retrieval, record filing (as assigned by HIM Leadership)

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PC Skills - demonstrates proficiency in keyboard operations, Microsoft Office applications and others as required

Customer Orientation - establishes and maintains long term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations

Privacy and Security - demonstrates an understanding of the importance of providing privacy and security of all patient information

Vital Statistics - birth certificate and paternity acknowledgement

Organization - establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently; proactively prioritizes assignments and keen ability to multi-task

Quality Orientation - accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time

Work Independently - is self-supporting; not needing to rely on others to complete a job

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and / or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and / or experience required to perform the job.

Minimum : High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred : Two (2) years' experience in a hospital Health Information Management department

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to efficiently use computer keyboard and mouse to perform coding assignments

Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pleasant inside environment

Light physical effort

Intense mental concentration stress

Subject to exposure to infectious conditions and minor hazards such as muscle sprains, cuts, and bruises

OTHER

The ideal candidate will have previous Health Information Management experience

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost, and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

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