Rush University Medical Center · 1 day ago
HIM Analyst-23950
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$25.20/hr - $39.69/hr
5+ years expRush University Medical Center is seeking a HIM Analyst who directly contributes to the integrity and accuracy of patient medical records. The Analyst provides medical record corrections and assessments, while offering professional support to the Health Information Management Department and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Assess, edit, and make corrections to ensure that a patient’s medical record is accurate
Interact with and communicate with all levels of clinicians including physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others to ensure documentation completion according to the medical staff bylaws, including deficiencies
Use critical thinking to identify the need and then perform merges, unmerges, contact moves, and other corrections in accordance with department guidelines
Activate MyChart accounts and respond to MyChart inquiries related to medical records
Check and troubleshoot document quality control issues to ensure a legible medical record while monitoring accuracy
Understand and keep patient sensitive information protected per all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines, including HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) for medical records processing and requests
Triages and provides excellent patient and internal/external customer service (via phone, in-person, or by electronic means) inquiries and on-time delivery of records to patients, payors, or approved outside entities
Collaborate with Release of Information vendor to meet medical records requests
Utilizes equipment and software applications to locate and reproduce electronic, paper, film, or scanned medical records
Validate and make accuracy-enhancing adjustments to individual patient medical records
Retrieve medical records from operational areas of the assigned hospital or clinical area
Serves as subject matter expert for fellow team members to review questions and assist with resolving issues related to document scanning, medical record adjustments, and patient/customer service
Meets or exceeds accuracy, quality work, on-time delivery, and productivity standards
Provides input and implements process improvement initiatives recognizing efficiency, prevention of errors, and accuracy enhancement including how to harness technology and automation to optimize efficiency
Monitor and work accounts in Epic Health Information Management work queues, as assigned
Communicate, observe, and report on medical record trends and patterns and provide recommendations for improvement
Engage in continuing education and training in the health information management field and other duties or projects assigned
Contribute to a positive culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (ICare Values)
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate
5+ years of health information management (HIM) department or medical records experience
Proficient with medical terminology
Proficient and functional knowledge Microsoft office (outlook, word, excel, Teams)
Proficient and functional knowledge of basic office equipment (phone, copier, scanner, fax machine)
High-level of organization, independence, and critical thinking
Excellent written and oral communication skills along with problem-solving
High degree of accuracy and ability to collaborate with others
Preferred
AAPC or AHIMA certification
Experience with OnBase Scanning software
Associates degree
Benefits
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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