Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

HIM Specialist (Fully Onsite with potential opportunity to work remote)

JOB CODE:50353

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Telecommuting Eligible: NO

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Performs a variety of data management functions for the support of the HIM Department. Collects, organizes and reviews data on a routine basis. Presents results in a logical and organized format. Prepares monthly statistical information for performance tracking and improvement. Assures that relevant hospital information is accurate and timely by consistent review, monitoring, compiling data and performing any necessary revisions across interfaces. Assures Continuity of Care information is disseminated to next provider of care. Uses several electronic hospital EMR's to analyze and assign documentation deficiencies to facilitate accurate completion in accordance with Capital Health, hospital accreditation body, CMS and Department of Health regulations. Performs other patient care release of information and management support duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma with required experience, Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management.

Experience: One year data analysis or a combination of data analysis experience and HIM experience/training.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in document validation. Ability to manipulate data from various systems. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Proficient knowledge of detailed privacy regulations - HIPAA, Corporate Compliance and NJ Department of Health. Proficient in the use of multiple EMR systems.

Special Training: Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook. Bi-Lingual preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to work independently and as a team member showing positive outcomes within specific timeframes. Able to adjust to department needs by multitasking and covering different areas at any given time.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Professionally represents the Capital Health Mission Statement by answering phones promptly and courteously. Answers questions from any caller who needs assistance. Uses various hospital systems to search patient information to help direct callers to the correct department, clinic, or physician's office.
• Collects, tracks and analyzes information and ensures that information is disseminated and effectively communicated to all levels of the HIM Department including but not limited to the daily DNFB report. Displays results in appropriate format utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reviews paper and electronic medical records interpreting and analyzing medical record documentation, and extrapolates pertinent health information.
• Manages clinical, demographic and health information in multiple systems to support patient care and HIM functions. Troubleshoots and reconciles interface errors.
• Utilizes multiple EMR applications to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative health information for various and diverse needs, audiences, and regulatory bodies including the DNV.
• Compiles records from multiple systems in an electronic format to comply with time sensitive record requests from audit contractors.
• Performs ongoing research to identify the factors influencing industry trends, developments and continuously changing healthcare standards and best practices.
• Develops health information format and content standards to ensure the collection of complete, accurate, timely, and compliant health information within EMR's. Utilizes automated health information to disseminate to healthcare providers for continuity of care.
• Grants access to HIM systems based on user role and assures appropriate authorization.
• Prepares, edits, and proofreads le