Specialist II, HIM Med Rec

US:

TX:

Edinburg | HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

DHR Health - US:

TX:

Edinburg - Days

Summary:

grated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primary responsibilities include coordinating release of medical records in response to external audit request letters.

POSITION EDUCATION/

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate /GED certificate or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of Health Information Management program (RHIT/RHIA) preferred
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• Texas Driver’s License under clear status with the DMV required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/

EXPERIENCE:

• Hospital Information Management experience preferred
• Medical Records experience preferred
• Working knowledge of computers systems preferred
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Health Information Management preferred
• Knowledge in the methods involved in collecting and analyzing medical record data preferred
• Knowledge in medical terminology and medicolegal ethics preferred
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local regulations concerning medical records OSHPD data, and reports vital statistics and diseases preferred
• Knowledge of the uses and limitations of medical records preferred

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Coordinates all external payer audits to make sure all proper documentation is obtained by auditing each account and communicate as necessary with appropriate departments and providers in order to meet the deadline
• Maintains all correspondence by scanning into Cerner, enters notes in Paragon, enters Paragon
  - Release of Information when received and update once mailed out. Including encrypting CD’s and contacting the provider with the password
• Able to navigate through Paragon notes before releasing any records to ensure that it is not a merged or combined account
• Compiles a Reconciliation Report by communicating with Business Office on a weekly basis in order reconcile all accounts received
• Compiles audit request log of requests received including the requesters information
• Contacts physician’s office to ensure completion of any pending documentation prior to mailing out the requests
• Assist Director/Manager with any special projects
• Must comply with all Policies and Procedures including confidentiality of Patient Health Information
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:

(Chain-of-command)

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including:
Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC:

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA)

Essential Duties
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Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

• Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
• Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
• Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Repeated bending
• Stooping/Bending
• Reaching above shoulder
• Climbing Stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Dual simultaneous grasping
• Depth Perceptions needed
• Ability to see
• Identify Colors
• Operating office equipment
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Ability to…