EMPI Analyst II (EMPI Maintenance)

Responsible for analyzing, assessing, and performing chart corrections and identity investigations to maintain the integrity of each patient record within the enterprise master patient index, ensuring one record per patient is preserved. Participates in process improvement activities. Works under limited guidance and acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments based on knowledge, experience, and adherence to standard policies and practices.


Principal Accountabilities:

 

• Analyzes and merges potential chart duplications and executes chart correction processes as identified using knowledge and experience to drive decision-making. 
• Communicates, collaborates, and acts as liaison and resource to internal and external contacts to resolve complex chart issues and follows up according to department procedures.
• Identifies and alerts of job procedures that may need updating to ensure maximum effectiveness in process and resource time spent on job tasks.
• Assists in identification and communication for areas of non-compliance with established policies and procedures to decrease the creation of duplicate medical records, overlays, and other data integrity issues. 
• Assists with education, training and/or mentoring new team members on an ad hoc basis. 
• Places chart advisories as appropriate. Assesses impact to Care Everywhere, MyChart, and other downstream systems. Appropriately directs requests for assistance via Cherwell Service Management, the Epic AHS Help Desk, and email.
• Works assigned HIM Data Integrity Services work queues and reports.
• Serves as a point person for day-to-day issues
• Assists with high priority escalations and urgent corrections 
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor degree, Associate degree, or equivalent experience required
   

Experience:

• Skills, knowledge, and abilities gained through two or more years
  of direct experience in HIM Data Integrity (EMPI Maintenance and/or
  Chart Correction)
• Demonstrated ability to form meaningful conclusions and present
  complex data in an understandable format
• Demonstrated competency in independent investigation and
  resolution of duplicate medical records, contact move research,
  demographic overlays, and application of appropriate and accurate
  correction procedures.
• Epic experience required
   

Other Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation abilities
• Exceptional time management and ability to manage and navigate
  conflicting priorities
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, creativity, organization, and
  willingness to learn
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

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 th