Health Information Records Analyst I- Health Info Management (HIM) Operations

About the role

The Health Information Management (HIM) Health Records Analyst manages patient data within the healthcare facility, ensuring the accuracy, organization, and security of health records. The position provides reasonable assurance to the organization that patient care and satisfaction remain a priority within day-to-day operations by compiling, processing, maintaining, and sustaining medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of health records and health information management (HIM).
• Learn the terminal digit order filing system to appropriately locate historical paper and microfilmed medical records as requested.
• Develop a general understanding of Epic Chart Desk.
• Develop an understanding of policies/procedures documented in the systems policy repository specific to job role.
• Process health records as applicable (e.g., paper medical record scanning, adoption cases, chart destruction/retention, unidentified patient assignment/merges, date of death processing, medical record assignment, etc.).
• Answer phone calls, satisfy requests, and relay messages as associated with the role.
• Develop an understanding of scanning methodologies (e.g., HIM scans, Fax Image Management System (FIMS), Clinic scanning, etc.).
• Develop a familiarity with all areas of HIM/locations and the role each team plays.
• Learn what a duplicate medical record is, how to identify/report, etc.
• Gain a general understanding of chart corrections to appropriately direct callers and assist as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years)

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows accrual of time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance