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Health Information Management Specialist, PRN

Kindred Healthcare

#Medical Records #EMR #HIPAA #Regulatory Requirements #Medical Terminology #Electronic Health Records #Scanning #Release Of Information #Health Information Management

Quick overview

The HIM Technician Specialist supports the Health Information Management department by accurately maintaining paper and electronic health records, adhering to policies and regulatory standards. Primary duties involve chart analysis, scanning, release of information processing, physician liaison, and data management within HIM systems.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with three years of experience in Health Information Management functions. Preferred qualifications include medical terminology training and one year of experience specifically in chart analysis.

high schoolAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsMultitaskingScanningCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsPrioritizationMedical TerminologyElectronic Health RecordsPhysician CommunicationData ManagementHIPAARelease Of InformationChart AnalysisDocument ImagingHIM Systems

Job description

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander.
Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.
Onsite position at the SageWest Health Care hospital.
Seeking someone for PRN hours.
Job Summary The HIM Technician Specialist supports the Health Information Management department by maintaining both paper and electronic health records with accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA privacy standards.
Primary responsibilities include chart analysis, scanning, release of information, physician communication, and data management.
The specialist serves as a knowledgeable resource in HIM systems and workflows, often assuming leadership within specific functional areas.
Essential Functions Perform rounding to collect discharged patient charts and reconcile with discharge logs.
Prep, scan, index, and quality-check medical records into the EMR system in a timely and accurate manner.
Analyze medical records for completion and assign/reassign provider deficiencies per facility policy and regulatory standards.
Handle and process requests for patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Assist physicians with record completion processes and monitor for compliance with documentation timeliness.
Retrieve, sort, and manage patient medical records and related correspondence.
Maintain logs, track deficiencies, and generate reports as directed.
Provide support for chart assembly, data abstraction, and HIM-related audits.
Participate in department meetings and performance improvement initiatives.
May serve as primary or backup for specific HIM functions as designated by management.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements.

Health Information Management Specialist, PRN

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