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Michigan Medicine

Health Information Analyst

Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113

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Job Summary

Assist physicians and clinicians with record completion processes in compliance with medical staff bylaws, Joint Commission (JC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and other regulatory agency requirements. Communicate, facilitate and troubleshoot record completion needs, monitor routine reports detailing status of incomplete records, and provide excellent customer service to the medical staff and other clinicians. Responsibilities

Facilitate medical record compliance by utilizing and updating systems such as the Deficiency Tracking System (Epic Deficiency Tracking) to collect and reconcile deficiency reporting. Analyze deficiency reports, identify trends and make corrections. Prepare, validate and submit weekly individual physician potential suspension e‑mail notifications. Perform quality control functions for accuracy in preparation and submission of weekly incomplete medical record reports for HIM leadership, Department Chairs and Sections Chiefs, Clinical Department Administrators and the Office of Clinical Affairs. Work under fast‑paced circumstances to meet deadlines and report unit‑specific statistics as defined by management. Identify issues, make recommendations for resolution and improvement, and communicate with unit leadership regarding process and procedures. Assist with development, revision and maintenance of unit training materials, policies and procedures. Participate in departmental/unit activities including staff meetings and in‑services. Perform other duties as assigned to maintain department efficiency. Escalate issues to management for prompt review and resolution. Skill Set

Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy in task completion. Data Management: Acquires, validates and processes data to ensure accessibility, reliability and timeliness for end users. Analysis: Visualizes, articulates and solves complex problems and makes decisions based on available information. Critical Thinking: Gathers and integrates critical information to arrive at effective solutions. Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions considering facts, goals, constraints and risks. Required Qualifications

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification through AHIMA or equivalent education, professional certificate and/or certification. Knowledge of standard medical terminology, medical treatments, documentation requirements and data collection techniques. Ability to read and understand complex medical documentation. Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze medical information from a variety of applications and make independent judgments as to necessary deficiency completion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office for work tasks. Ability to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to communicate with physicians and other providers to provide exemplary customer service. Desired Qualifications

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification through AHIMA or equivalent education and experience. Knowledgeable of JC standards, CMS regulations and other regulatory agency record completion requirements. Experience using UMHHC information systems/applications (MiChart, OpTime, EpicCare, etc.). EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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