What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Specialist, EMPI position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Information Management Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily functions involving the collection, processing, maintenance, disclosure and transportation of protected patient health information via paper and / or electronic format in a manner that complies with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the HIM Specialist participates as an essential member of the Health Information Management Department by ensuring that an individual's health data and information is accurate, complete, accessible, confidential and secure.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent and
Proof of completed vocational certificate or degree which also supports the domain of the HIM field is required, and
1 year of health care experience. or
2 years of Health Care experience, business and / or HIM experience in lieu of vocational certificate. or
Additional education in HIM, Business or related field which supports the domain of the HIM field may be considered in lieu of experience.
JOB DUTIES
Performs various detailed and technical tasks to input and / or retrieve / release patient information while ensuring patient health information is complete, accurate, timely, and compliant.
Monitors data integrity, researches / merges duplicate medical records, and identify / correct patient overlays according to established protocols.
Prepares, scans, and indexes protected patient health information documentation in the electronic medical record.
Timely correspond to requests for release of protected patient health information by receipt via walk-in, telephone, written, and referral while ensuring the appropriate information is released.
Monitors and processes Referral Letters in the EPIC letter queue.
Re-analyzes medical records for completeness and applies deficiencies as needed.
Cultivates a shared vision for the department that is consistent with the UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) vision and strategic initiatives by upholding the departmental Specialist expectations, customer service, professionalism, standards, processes, and other departmental strategies.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :
