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- Assists in the development and implementation of workflows, policies and procedures relative to maintaining the quality, accuracy, accessibility and security of all medical records.
- Provides input into annual plans for medical records management.
- Analyzes information and results to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assists with the development of assigned HIM projects, ensuring adherence to assigned timelines/deadlines.
- Ensures medical records are retained, purged and destroyed in accordance with established retention policies and guidelines.
- Assist with filing, scanning, record processing, and release of information to ensure efficient operations and quality of service.
- Assists with the design and inventory of forms for receiving, processing and tracking information.
- Ensures medical records maintain quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems.
- Releases medical records in compliance with the organization, state and federal guidelines.
- Requests paper charts from off-site storage in a timely and efficient manner. Tracks and ensures the delivery of paper charts requested are received and returned to off-site storage vendor.
- Coordinates with health centers, patients and vendors for release of information requests and obtains required signatures. Troubleshoots identified issues related to such requests.
- Accurately identifies varying types of medical reports and distributes to the appropriate personnel while effectively identifying documents of high priority.
- Manages the upload of external electronic medical record, housed on storage devices (i.e. USB drives and CDs)
- Performs quality control audits to ensure compliance with established privacy and clinical care guidelines, proper usage of clinical systems and data, and the accuracy, completeness and quality of medical records.
- Conducts quality check upon the scanning and indexing of medical records.
- Collects performance data, analyzes trends and patterns and identifies opportunities for improvement. Presents findings and recommendations for system improvements and/or corrective action, as necessary to Privacy Officer.
- Evaluates assigned projects/programs for effectiveness and quality improvement outcomes.
- Communicates effectively with patients, staff and external customers regarding requests for medical records.
- Responds effectively to customer and client needs.
- Assists in the development and implementation of education and training related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Creates and supports an environment that fosters teamwork.
- Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff members and external customers and gains their trust and respect.
- Identifies barriers and seeks resources to resolve patient, staff and client issues/concerns.
- Deals effectively with difficult people and situations.
- Always maintains the confidentiality of all patient and employee medical, financial, and other personal information records and data, to which there is access.
- Views, uses or discloses confidential information only for reasons necessary to perform job duties.
- Challenges unauthorized individuals from viewing confidential patients and employee information and accessing restricted areas without a business need.
- We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
- We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
- We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
- We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
- Currently not sponsoring for work visa.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Ability to work independently and interdependently
- Ability to anticipate and adjust for difficulties
- Ability to think critically and exercise excellent judgement
- Demonstrated knowledge of performance improvement methods and activities
- Clinical data management skills (formatting, trending & analysis) preferred
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or equivalent HIM coursework preferred
- 3-5 years of experience working in a healthcare office or medical records setting preferred
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20-30 pounds at times.
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
- Domestic Partner Leave
- Wellness Programs
- 401k Match
- Paid Time Off (23 days) accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral program
Health Information Management Analyst - Indianapolis, United States - HealthNet Inc
Description
The Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst (Medical Records) will collect, process, retrieve, analyze, and disseminate health care information/medical records for purposes of patient care, research, process improvement, training and decision making. The HIM Analyst will maintain confidentiality and adhere to the standards and regulations of government agencies and accrediting and professional organizations.
Planning:
HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet's mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.
Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.
Requirements
(Please, consider applying if you do not meet the list of criteria below. We would love to engage for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)
Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:
HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.