Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist

Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 $0 a year - Full-time Shriners Children's 586 reviews $0 a year - Full-time The Facility Combined HIM Specialist performs various HIM functions and responsibilities including processing non-electric requests for information, issues with the DNFB/Provider Hold Report, and other duties as assigned. We have an opportunity for a full time Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist to join our team!

Schedule:

Full time (Days) Ensures appropriate Release of Information procedures are followed as required by SHC policies, and state/federal confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH. Ensures authorizations for release of heath information are HIPAA compliant and releases patient information in accordance with minimum necessary guidelines. Scans and/or import requests accurately and timely for accessibility in the EMR system. Accurately preps, validate and scan paper medical record documents into the EMR within 48 hours of discharge or patient Serves as the facility liaison for DNFB/Provider Hold Report. Reports concerns or issues (as needed). Monitors, assists, and follows up with physicians and other hospital staff in completion of deficiencies in the medical record, compiles , verifies data and prepares reports regarding patient related statistics and distributes/posts data. Serves as the Physician/Provider Liaison to resolve any chart completion concerns or issues. Provides back up to the HIM Manager for completing monthly Closed Chart Review and/or Monthly Monitors Review (as applicable).

Note:

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects a assigned. Required High School Diploma or GED Prior exposure to electronic medical record and/or document imaging systems and other healthcare computer applications. Preferred Associate or Bachelors in Health Information Management One year healthcare experience in medical records processing operation, physician office, business office and/or customer service Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through AHIMA Bilingual