HIMS Record Analyst -GWVNH

About the role

Provide technical support for the daily operation of the Health Information Management and Admissions Department. Exhibits knowledge of medical record practice including familiarity with diagnostic coding systems, medical terminology and disease processes. Provides information on eligibility and admission to the nursing home.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in data retrieval for special reports and studies
• Affords assistance in data retrieval for special reports and studies as requested by the Medical Staff, Administration or Health Information Director or questionnaires required by various governmental and accreditation agencies.
• Reviews and audits medical records
• Reviews and audits medical records within electronic health record and pass-leave books for compliance as needed.
• Assembles, processes, analyzes medical records
• Assembles, processes, analyzes, codes, scans, and indexes medical records of residents within and discharged from the nursing home.
• Functions as admission representative
• Functions as admission representative for the nursing home. Admits residents, answers questions regarding nursing home placement, and maintains admission documents and correspondence.
• Serves as backup with resident transportation to clinic appointments, pick-up an delivery of pharmacy items including weekly Unit Dose cart exchanges, pick-up and delivery of floor stock, delivery and pick-up of administrative correspondence as needed.
• Transcribes correspondence
• Transcribes routine correspondence and mailings of the Nursing Home Health Information Management Director, Nursing and/or MDS.
• Prepares and maintains daily and monthly census reports
• Prepares and maintains daily and monthly census reports as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Performs duties required to maintain efficient office procedures
• Filings, answering telephones and performs duties required to maintain efficient office procedures.
• Prepares death certificates
• Prepares death certificates and provides a monthly report of expired residents to the Richmond County Health Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Associate's degree (or 2 years of higher education) from accredited college or university in applicable field of study or High School Diploma/GED from a recognized state or federal accredited organization with two years of customer service skills, training in the areas of health information technology, medical terminology, medical coding, and medical records management or in a related field.
• Other Required Qualifications: Hold a valid state of Georgia or South Carolina driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred. Applicants who have completed a post high school diploma technical course related to medical science, terminology, insurance coding and billing may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of standards of medical practice. Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes. Ability to use current coding systems (ICD-10-CM). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B4
Salary Minimum: $17.02/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 6/26/26 - Until Filled

Benefits

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

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Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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