Health Information Management (HIM) Data Integrity Analyst

About This Role

Analyze complex data integrity tickets and execute chart correction processes using expertise to drive decision-making within Health Information Management (HIM). This role ensures the integrity of patient documentation and collaborates with clinical and IT teams to resolve errors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data integrity tickets and execute appropriate chart correction processes
• Identify and assign correction tasks to appropriate clinical or IT teams
• Follow tickets through to resolution to assure completion and documentation integrity
• Work collaboratively with team members, managers, colleagues, and stakeholders to analyze problems and implement solutions
• Review tickets and determine appropriate workflows and tools to be utilized
• Apply appropriate chart correction tools based on workflows
• Work with clinical providers and department end users to resolve errors
• Maintain required information for tracking through to resolution and update tasks as directed
• Complete tasks in expected turnaround times
• Communicate tasks and directions to clinical and non-clinical users, providing clear, concise instructions and timely responses
• Guide amendment to medical record when a patient amendment request is received
• Participate in testing of new functionality related to EMR documentation

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Health Information or Medical Record Technology
• Minimum of four years' experience in a multi-facility Health Information Management (HIM) or similar healthcare setting
• Understanding of healthcare terminology, revenue cycle business processes, and user issues associated with hospital/clinic practice
• Knowledge of medical record content and management
• Working knowledge of EHR either through experience or education
• Working knowledge of PC systems, including MS Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Visio
• Previous experience with Sanford One Chart or Epic
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Information or Medical Record Technology required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years' experience in a multi-facility Health Information Management (HIM) or similar healthcare setting, with 3+ years working with coding, chart analysis, or release of information preferred.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree
• Three or more years working with coding, chart analysis, or release of information
• Previous experience working with the hybrid medical record
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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