BRIDGE Communications Inc.
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECH at University of New Mexico - Hospitals
BRIDGE Communications Inc., Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States, 87004
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECH job at University of New Mexico - Hospitals. Bernalillo, NM.
Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay
Minimum Offer
$ 16.59/hr.
Maximum Offer
$ 22.95/hr.
Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department: MDC - HIM
FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days
Job Description Position Summary Performs all required clerical HIM functions: prepares and scans documents according to departmental procedures to meet scanning timeliness and productivity, performs quality checks of scanned documents and final validation of paper documents prior to committing to the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Processes all requests for medical records ensuring disclosures follow HIPAA guidelines and minimum necessary requirements. Release of Information (ROI) functions include assisting customers in the Reception area, processing of all types of requests, including continuing care, attorney, insurance, disability, subpoenas, Recovery Audit Contractor (RACS) and any other type of requests received to obtain medical records. Electronically processes and tracks RAC, ADR and other third party payer requests. Uploads images and performs film library functions. This position processes pending transcription documents, problem solves missing transcription, reviews medical records for completeness and assigns provider documentation deficiencies in the EHR (CERNER). Ensures documentation is placed in the correct location within the legal health record (LHR), communicates with providers to complete and/or dictate missing reports required for medical record completion and resolves provider documentation issues within the EHR. A core function is Master Patient Index (MPI) management, revising/updating patient demographic information in the LHR. Completes trauma & stroke alerts and investigates any encounter issues as assigned. Provides assistance in coordinating records sent/retrieved from offsite storage. Analyzes assigned documentation criteria to report compliance statistics and data. Performs other related duties applicable to the HIM Tech I position description. Adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures is required. No patient care assignment. Trauma & Stroke Alerts.
Detailed Responsibilities
REVIEWS – Completes chart analysis of all discharged medical records for inpatient, day surgery, and observation discharges. Reviews H&Ps, Operative Reports, and Discharge Summaries to ensure they meet CMS/TJC documentation requirements. Assigns provider deficiencies when appropriate documents are missing or not authenticated per medical staff rules, regulations, and department guidelines.
TIMELINESS – Processes all requests for information in accordance with federal, state and regulatory timeliness guidelines. Completes all reviews and documentation processing within established timeliness standards.
INFORMATION REQUESTS – Processes all requests and inquiries for protected health information including Film Library imaging requests, dispersing the information with accountability to all regulatory entities and according to the facility’s policy and procedures. Obtains proper signatures for release of information in order to comply with disclosure requirements in accordance with federal and state regulations. Invoices, records and processes funds received from requesters.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – Ensures institutional policies and procedures for administration and maintenance of medical records are adhered to.
RECORDS – Creates and maintains daily records of work performed.
ANALYSIS – Provides chart analysis and ensures CMS/TJC documentation requirements are met, assigning provider deficiencies as necessary.
QUALITY – Works as part of the team to identify process issues and reports identified problems with any assigned function.
DATA – Enters all required data necessary for tracking disclosures within a software application. Uses electronic medical records and supporting applications to retrieve necessary data for disclosures.
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Responds to additional service or special requests in a timely manner; ensures customer issues are appropriately resolved; demonstrates positive customer relations. Assists patients and families in completing required forms, locating documents, and referring them to the appropriate services and resources. Processes urgent provider requests for protected health information in order to continue patient care.
COMMUNICATION – Answers all front desk calls and assists in providing coverage for walk-in patients and customers. Provides requestors with authorization forms and ensures proper completion of authorizations are present prior to release of protected health information (PHI).
CONFIDENTIALITY – Maintains medical records confidentiality and legal requirements.
EDUCATION – Assists with guidance to staff in required HIM Tech duties to include prepping/scanning/Quality Assurance (QA), chart analysis, transcription management and release of information.
DEVELOPMENT – Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops.
Qualifications Education: Essentials: High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential: Associate Degree Specialization: Related Discipline
Experience: Essential: 1 year health care setting experience Nonessential: No preferred experience
Credentials:
Not Applicable/Not Required
Physical Conditions: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working Conditions: Essential: No or minimal hazard, physical risk, office environment; requires chemical or biohazard protective equipment; physical risk/injuries due to combative patients; clearance of MDC security; sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals.
Department: Health Information Management
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Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay
Minimum Offer
$ 16.59/hr.
Maximum Offer
$ 22.95/hr.
Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department: MDC - HIM
FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days
Job Description Position Summary Performs all required clerical HIM functions: prepares and scans documents according to departmental procedures to meet scanning timeliness and productivity, performs quality checks of scanned documents and final validation of paper documents prior to committing to the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Processes all requests for medical records ensuring disclosures follow HIPAA guidelines and minimum necessary requirements. Release of Information (ROI) functions include assisting customers in the Reception area, processing of all types of requests, including continuing care, attorney, insurance, disability, subpoenas, Recovery Audit Contractor (RACS) and any other type of requests received to obtain medical records. Electronically processes and tracks RAC, ADR and other third party payer requests. Uploads images and performs film library functions. This position processes pending transcription documents, problem solves missing transcription, reviews medical records for completeness and assigns provider documentation deficiencies in the EHR (CERNER). Ensures documentation is placed in the correct location within the legal health record (LHR), communicates with providers to complete and/or dictate missing reports required for medical record completion and resolves provider documentation issues within the EHR. A core function is Master Patient Index (MPI) management, revising/updating patient demographic information in the LHR. Completes trauma & stroke alerts and investigates any encounter issues as assigned. Provides assistance in coordinating records sent/retrieved from offsite storage. Analyzes assigned documentation criteria to report compliance statistics and data. Performs other related duties applicable to the HIM Tech I position description. Adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures is required. No patient care assignment. Trauma & Stroke Alerts.
Detailed Responsibilities
REVIEWS – Completes chart analysis of all discharged medical records for inpatient, day surgery, and observation discharges. Reviews H&Ps, Operative Reports, and Discharge Summaries to ensure they meet CMS/TJC documentation requirements. Assigns provider deficiencies when appropriate documents are missing or not authenticated per medical staff rules, regulations, and department guidelines.
TIMELINESS – Processes all requests for information in accordance with federal, state and regulatory timeliness guidelines. Completes all reviews and documentation processing within established timeliness standards.
INFORMATION REQUESTS – Processes all requests and inquiries for protected health information including Film Library imaging requests, dispersing the information with accountability to all regulatory entities and according to the facility’s policy and procedures. Obtains proper signatures for release of information in order to comply with disclosure requirements in accordance with federal and state regulations. Invoices, records and processes funds received from requesters.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – Ensures institutional policies and procedures for administration and maintenance of medical records are adhered to.
RECORDS – Creates and maintains daily records of work performed.
ANALYSIS – Provides chart analysis and ensures CMS/TJC documentation requirements are met, assigning provider deficiencies as necessary.
QUALITY – Works as part of the team to identify process issues and reports identified problems with any assigned function.
DATA – Enters all required data necessary for tracking disclosures within a software application. Uses electronic medical records and supporting applications to retrieve necessary data for disclosures.
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Responds to additional service or special requests in a timely manner; ensures customer issues are appropriately resolved; demonstrates positive customer relations. Assists patients and families in completing required forms, locating documents, and referring them to the appropriate services and resources. Processes urgent provider requests for protected health information in order to continue patient care.
COMMUNICATION – Answers all front desk calls and assists in providing coverage for walk-in patients and customers. Provides requestors with authorization forms and ensures proper completion of authorizations are present prior to release of protected health information (PHI).
CONFIDENTIALITY – Maintains medical records confidentiality and legal requirements.
EDUCATION – Assists with guidance to staff in required HIM Tech duties to include prepping/scanning/Quality Assurance (QA), chart analysis, transcription management and release of information.
DEVELOPMENT – Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops.
Qualifications Education: Essentials: High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential: Associate Degree Specialization: Related Discipline
Experience: Essential: 1 year health care setting experience Nonessential: No preferred experience
Credentials:
Not Applicable/Not Required
Physical Conditions: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working Conditions: Essential: No or minimal hazard, physical risk, office environment; requires chemical or biohazard protective equipment; physical risk/injuries due to combative patients; clearance of MDC security; sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals.
Department: Health Information Management
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