HIM Record Integrity Specialist - HIM

HIM Record Integrity Specialist - HIM

SUMMARY: Responsible for the functions required for maintaining a complete and accurate patient medical record. Responsible for preparation, scanning, inbound fax receipt, indexing and quality review of the medical record documents. Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of State/Federal laws and Hospital policies and procedures pertaining to the release of patient medical information for continuing care. Requires quantitative analysis of the medical record assuring documentation is accurate and timely in accordance with Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory agencies. Responsible for appropriate deficiencies assignment. Responsible for supporting the network MyChart portal including patient/proxy sign-up, portal navigation, general customer service and help support.

Understands validation and completion of the quality review process to ensure the integrity and legality of the electronic medical record. Accountable for ensuring timely availability of the electronic medical record for patient care. Reviews inbound fax and scanned documents for image quality and proper indexing. Analyzes medical records for physician completion utilizing the Joint Commission, CMS, and Title 22 standards.

REQUIRMENTS: This position requires: A) a High School Diploma/GED; with a college degree preferred in Health Information Management; B) a minimum of three (3) years related experience is preferred; C) RHIT is preferred

• Demonstrated effective telephone customer service skills;
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations for the Record Completion process
• Knowledge and experience working with multiple Electronic Medical Records systems
• Ability to work well with teams and have good hand-off communication to other team members.

POSITION DETAILS: Full time 80 hours per pay period.

PAY RANGE: $18.70 - $27.10

LOCATION: Madera, CA