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National Jewish Health · 10 hours ago

Electronic Health Information Management (eHIM) Specialist I

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.26/hr - $23.79/hr

1+ years exp

National Jewish Health is an organization focused on providing quality health care services. They are seeking an Electronic Health Information Management (eHIM) Specialist I to accurately retrieve and process medical records utilizing the electronic medical record (EMR) system. The role involves scanning, indexing, and ensuring the quality of medical records to support clinical teams effectively.

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Responsibilities

Locates and retrieves new discharged medical record from inpatient and outpatient areas

Process/prepare new discharged records to be scanned

Reconciles inpatient, day patient and ambulatory procedure discharges

Reviews and identifies that each patient contains the correct patient identifiers (MRN, HAR, CSN and Patient Name) and document identifier

Categorizes documentation by doctype and type of scanning workflow

Ensures that barcodes are being read by the scanner and pages are correctly being scanned without errors or misfeeds

Forwards unresolved issues to quality review at the completion of the work assignment

Maintains indexing categorization by ensuring that documentation is properly classified to the correct doctype in both scanning and inbound faxing workflows accurately and timely to ensure optimal support to the clinical teams

Performs quality control (100% review of all documents) to ensure the electronic document/image post to the correct patient’s visit, all pages are accounted for with corresponding images and the document posts to the correct location

Identify issues and errors with scanned images and electronic information reporting including marking the document for correction and/or notification to Data Integrity to correct

Locates, retrieves, and files medical records utilizing the terminal digit system and computerized chart location system in order to answer requests from medical, nursing, research and ancillary staff

Maintains and controls flow of information between the clinic and medical records for all appointments

Reviews inbound fax queues to identify indexing needs or redirection to the appropriate clinic for patient care support needs

Prioritizes documentation to ensure that results ordered to be performed externally are processed timely

Utilizes good judgement based on the content and/or of the remaining faxes to determine priority of processing as needed

Ensures that all faxes are processed timely to prevent impact on patient care

Researches missing records and provides them to clinic for patient care activities; this may include calling staff, going to staff offices or patient care areas and retrieving paper charts

Retrieves records and loose filing from designated areas for scanning for processing within the department

Delivers records or requested charts to appropriate locations

Performs daily patient identifier look up and sorting activities to support timely processing of documentation received

Submits daily productivity statistics and performs quality assurance as requested

Performs as a back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary

Processes documentation for deceased patients, requests for merges, and pulls records from offsite storage as needed

Qualification

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Document PreparationQuality ControlMedical Records ManagementAttention to DetailCollaborationCustomer Focus

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred

1 year experience in a medical records department or medical setting preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.

Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.

Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.

Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and other employees.

Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.

Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.

Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan

Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

Company

National Jewish Health

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National Jewish Health engages in medical research and treatment of patients.

Founded in 1899

Denver, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nationaljewish.org/

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