EMPI Analyst - Chart Correction

Maintains the integrity of the Enterprise Master Patient Index. Analyzes work queues to identify medical records to be merged or corrected. Analyzes, assesses, and performs chart corrections and EMPI maintenance, ensuring one record per patient is preserved and that the integrity of each record is maintained. Works with close supervision and within established policies/practices and guidelines.


Principal Accountabilities:

1. Maintains the integrity of the Enterprise-wide Master Patient Index to ensure patient health information resides under a unique medical record number.

2. Demonstrates advanced critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making abilities and the ability to manage and organize conflicting, time-sensitive priorities.

3. Maintains all assigned HIM Data Integrity Services work queues and reports.

4. Communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers such as clinical and registration staff to resolve complex chart issues.

5. Assists in identification and communication of areas of non-compliance with established policies and procedures to decrease the creation of duplicate medical records, registration errors, and other medical record errors.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or related field or Bachelor or Associate degree with two years of related experience.

Experience:

• Skills, knowledge, and abilities gained through 0-2 years of related experience required.
• Epic experience preferred
• RHIT/RHIA credential preferred
• Experience working in an acute care hospital or relevant area preferred

Other Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• Exceptional time management and the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Demonstrates initiative
• Familiar with medical terminology

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business 

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disabil