[Hiring] Senior Health Information Management Associate @Parkland Health

Role Description

Serves as an expert resource, and may assist with coordination of HIM Team which is responsible for all aspects of patient medical records to include:

• Electronic medical record applications
• Filing and retrieving records
• Deficiency analysis
• Operational record reviews
• Analyzing data
• Tracking records
• Preparing and scanning documents

Ensures that medical records are available, accurate, and current.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Must have six years of office experience with use of software applications in work processes, with two years of health care related experience.
• Prefer six years of HIM experience.
• Prefer registration as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); OR current licensure in a health care related field.

Requirements

• Must pass the Customer Service test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must pass the Medical Terminal Digit Filing test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must pass the alphanumeric Data Entry test with an accuracy rate of 80%, with minimum keystrokes of 3,000.
• Must pass the General Computer test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must pass the Skillcheck Medical Terminology test with a minimum score of 70%.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must have knowledge of Health Information Management or Healthcare Operations Applications procedures.
• Must successfully complete required training and meet prescribed performance standards within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to operate multi-line phones, faxes, and copy machines.
• Must be able to comprehend and apply established policy and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making skills.
• Must be detail oriented and exhibit effective organizational skills.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and in team environments.
• Prefer knowledge of HIM computer software, including master patient index and record tracking.
• Prefer knowledge of Health Information Management procedures.
• Prefer knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software applications.
• Prefer knowledge of document imaging preparation and scanning.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination of the Health Information Management Teams to ensure effective and efficient operations for the Health Information Management department.
• Utilizes electronic computerized master patient index, chart tracking, and Electronic Medical Record applications to manage patient medical records.
• Reviews documentation and data in electronic applications, the Electronic Medical Record, and the paper medical record to process requests for medical records.
• Analyzes and audits medical records to ensure clinical documentation is complete and accurate per established procedures.
• Coordinates and prioritizes workflows, assignments, and deliverables of the HIM Team as directed by HIM Management.
• Prepares routine statistical reports as directed by the manager.
• Facilitates quality improvement processes within HIM workflows.
• Responsible for all record management workflows including retrieval, filing, tracking records, document preparation, scanning, indexing, and quality review.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops and reading professional journals.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.
• Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws and accreditation agency requirements.