Health Information Management Analyst

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

About the Role

The Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst I performs analysis of all Inpatient, Observation, ED (Emergency Department), Outpatient SDC (Surgical Day Center), Endoscopy, and Pain Management records to ensure the quality and completeness of clinical documentation as required by CMS Conditions of Participation. Responsibilities include prepping, scanning, and indexing documents, as well as processing requests for Release of Information in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medical documents for scanning, ensuring patient identifiers are on all pages and sides of a form.
• Operates a high-speed scanner to digitally scan paper medical records into the electronic health record system.
• Reviews scanned images for quality (legibility, completeness), selects the correct patient and visit, and labels the type and subject for the scanned document.
• Reviews patient charts for deficiencies and ensures compliance with DNV, CMS, and regulatory standards.
• Processes requests for Release of Information in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws.
• Safeguards patient records and ensures compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• RHIT certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1+ years experience in office/clerical/computer work.
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably in the Health Information Management Department (preferred).
• Experience in Cerner (preferred).

Skills

• Excellent command of verbal and written English; positive interpersonal communication dynamic with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to clearly, accurately, and professionally present and explain complex information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to problem-solve using creative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, handle interruptions while meeting and exceeding quality and quantity expectations.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, including personal computer, scanner, printer, telephone, fax, and copy machine.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer or system failures with IT to resolve downtime situations timely.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while maintaining optimal quality and productivity of work.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity to work on a keyboard.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pay

Salary range: $21.06–$31.96 per hour. The pay range reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education.