Job Description

The HIM Specialist I is responsible for the daily validation and reconciliation of patient documentation, chart preparation and scanning for the facility’s legal medical record.

Job Responsibilities

• Chart assembly/validation with loose sheet analysis via the One Content system with follow up of missing documentation

• Emergency Room chart analysis

• Facility and clinic scanning with QA of scanned images, documentation of findings and corrective action

• Timely and accurate indexing of patient information

• Processing myCare activation requests

• Validating and processing Advance Care Planning documentation via Epic.

• Validation of insurance/payor requests for release of information and create/scan requests into the release module

• Assist patients in the lobby with completion of record requests

• Prepares medical records for transportation to off-site storage facility for record retention to include fetal monitor strips using chart tracking software

• Prepares productivity reports using Excel

• Opens and processes mail

• The HIM Specialist I adheres to all ECH and HIM policies and procedures and will be required to work occasional weekends and holidays as scheduled. May be required to work alternate shifts / alternate campuses and other duties as assigned to meet operational needs of the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience with basic office equipment.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office to include Outlook Word and Excel.

• Prior experience working independently and in a team environment

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

• Attention to detail in order to differentiate text and numeric sequences.

• Basic understanding of hospital HIM operations.

• Experience in Health Information Department or other healthcare area preferred.

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, preferred

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

None

Ages of Patients Served

This position does not generally requires limited contact with patients, but may communicate with patients of all age categories.

Salary Range:

$25.44 - $38.16 USD Hourly