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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is a complex, multispecialty position. The HIM Specialist performs a wide variety of functions including chart analysis, scanning/indexing, release of information, medical record reviews/audits, Epic MyChart, Epic work queue management, investigating/troubleshooting issues related to HIM workflows, and birth registry support. This position may also specialize in documentation related to patient financial services workflows
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Reports to
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HIM Supervisor
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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N/A
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Minimal/ No Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: High School diploma, GED or Higher level Degree
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Licensure/Certification
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N/A
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Experience
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Required: Three years of experience with medical records in a health care setting
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Performs birth registry functions as needed (excludes PFS specialists).
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Assists HIM Manager with record retention and destruction initiatives.
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Maintains medical records chart room in an organized fashion.
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Coordinates and tracks Iron Mountain records.
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May perform duties such as chart analysis, scanning and indexing when assigned.
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Researches documentation issues and is able to answer any questions physicians may have about their deficiencies and how to access assignments/complete deficiencies.
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Provides daily reports to hospital personnel/departments on incomplete records and physician suspension according to procedure.
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Prepares physician notification/suspension according to procedure.
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Performs release of information functions as needed, and assists HIM Manager in review and management of specialty records such as behavioral health, addiction medicine, and billing requests.
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Performs birth registry functions as needed (excludes PFS specialists).
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Works Epic MyChart inquiries, troubleshoots and investigates issues and requests, and responds to patients.
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Works with HIM leadership to troubleshoot HIM workflow issues such as Epic interface error work queues.
- Performs other tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
