WVU Medicine · 13 hours ago
HIM Tech II (On-site in Morgantown, WV)
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expWVU Medicine is excited to offer an opportunity for a HIM Tech II position. The role involves analyzing and reviewing medical records for compliance, ensuring proper release of protected health information, and converting paper records to optical imaging.
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Responsibilities
Analysis of inpatient, same day surgery, emergency room, and observation charts to ensure completeness for billing, TJC, Corporate Compliance Plan, HCFA, ACOS, WVUH Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, as well as UHA guidelines, and other accrediting agencies. Determines the responsible staff, assign deficiencies to resident and staff physicians for completeness within establish productivity standards
Monitors and generates reports for all deficiency and suspension data, reporting to the senior leadership as appropriate, Vice President of Medical Staff Affairs, Enterprise HIM Regional Director and Enterprise HIM Regional Manager in order to comply with TJC Delinquency Rates, Corporate Compliance Plan, HCFA, Hospital Bylaws and Rules and Regulations
Produces reports for suspension of physician privileges, unbilled accounts, statistical analysis for TJC, reports for hospital administration, committees, and productivity reports
Insures proper release of information on all requests for medical information in a timely manner from all WVUH properties in various media formats
Observes attorneys, patients, et al, reviewing records as necessary, responding to questions with regard to maintenance of Protected Health Information
Ensures that each request is validated in compliance with HIPAA guidelines and State/Federal Regulations. (i.e., patient name & date of birth, who to release to, from who, and specific items to be released)
Verifies supporting documents for patient representatives such as power of attorney, healthcare surrogate or other legal representation
Coordinates Subpoenas, Court Orders, and Search Warrants with WVUH Legal Services
Identifies documentation in systems and records for release requests as indicated on release and logged in request
Scans and indexes medical records for optical imaging and routes finished documents to appropriate areas
Maintains patient confidentiality by not revealing and/or discussing patient information with anyone who does not have a legitimate interest in the information
Qualification
Required
High School Education or equivalent AND Two (2) years of HIM Experience
OR Associate's Degree in Health information Management (HIM) or other related field AND Eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technicians Examination
Applicants in second year of HIT program or related field may be considered
Ability to lift, push or pull 11-20 pounds
Ability to sit for sustained periods of time
Endure excessive standing, bending, and stooping
Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of customers and end-users
Good verbal/written and interpersonal skills; basic mathematical skills
Preferred
Graduate from an accredited program in Health Information Technology (HIT) preferred
Company
WVU Medicine
West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.
10001+ employees
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Albert L. Wright, Jr.
President and CEO
Zach Kerns
VP of Finance / CFO East Region
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