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HIM Operations Specialist II

UNC Health Appalachian
Boone, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2025

Position Highlights:

  • Essential Role: Ensure compliance with medical, state, federal, and accreditation standards.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with providers and healthcare teams to support efficient and accurate documentation.
  • Growth Opportunity: Gain experience in compliance, quality assurance, and operational excellence within a dynamic healthcare system.
  • Work-Life Balance: Position offers a structured schedule with minimal variability.

Position Summary:

HIM Operations Specialist 2 is a key team member in the Health Information Management department, responsible for the analysis, deficiency assignment, and processing of electronic medical records. This position ensures compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. Key responsibilities include:

  • Deficiency Monitoring & Provider Support: Assign deficiencies and monitor resolution, managing provider suspensions and reinstatements as needed.
  • Work Queue Management: Process electronic work queues to support continuity of care and hospital reimbursement.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance: Conduct compliance reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure adherence to CMS and TJC standards, providing feedback to medical staff.
  • Record Completion Assistance: Aid providers with timely and accurate completion of medical records.

The HIM Operations Specialist 2 embodies the organization's mission, values, and commitment to excellence by fostering professional communication, teamwork, and ethical conduct.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct analysis of inpatient and outpatient medical records.
  • Monitor and process provider deficiencies.
  • Assist with electronic work queues to support operational efficiency.
  • Provide compliance and quality feedback to healthcare providers.
  • Maintain adherence to all policies, procedures, and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school graduate or GED required.
  • Associate's Degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.

Experience:

  • At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting with knowledge of medical record format and content.
  • Experience with electronic medical record systems is required.
  • Prior experience in quality audits within a healthcare environment is preferred.

Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and with intermediate keyboard skills.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • The ability to deliver safe and effective patient support within legal limits and hospital policies.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • RHIT certification preferred but not required.

Compensation:

Starting pay begins at $16.00 per hour, with competitive rates based on experience and education.


Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Requires lifting and moving up to 30 lbs., prolonged sitting/standing, and repetitive motions.
  • Regular exposure to a variety of environments, including electrical/mechanical equipment.
  • Irregular hours, including occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) is the leading healthcare system in the High Country of North Carolina. Committed to building a healthier community and simply Making Life Better, ARHS offers access to three hospitals, thirteen medical offices and twenty-two outpatient services. ARHS strives to continuously provide all members of the community with access to the best possible medical treatment, illness prevention, research, and wellness education. Visit apprhs.org for more information.
 
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
 

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.

Want to know more? Contact Us!
recruitment@apprhs.org

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