Job Overview:

The enterprise master patient index or EMPI is a critical business function and patient safety resource; it links a patient to demographics, clinical and financial information. The EMPI must contain accurate, timely, and complete data that include a single identifier for each patient registered. The EMPI Data Integrity Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining patient data integrity within the EMPI for the RWJBH system. This includes remediation of duplicate medical record numbers, medical record overlays and assisting with correction of any clinical and demographic information.

The EMPI Data Integrity Analyst works in the EPIC applications including My Chart, Care Link, Care Everywhere, as well as several other hospital legacy systems to identify possible duplicate medical record numbers, overlays and data integrity issues through the use of daily reports and work queues. The EMPI Data Integrity Analyst is responsible for maintaining patient identity integrity by using his or her analytical and investigational skills and multiple tools and systems to piece together the patient identity story and independently determine, coordinate, and execute action needed to remediate identity discrepancies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology or Information Technology is preferred.
  • Three-five 3-5 years experience in the business area of healthcare HIM, IT is required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years experience as a data analyst or performing EMPI remediation tasks for a healthcare organization is required.
• Experience working with various hospital information systems, such as EPIC, HPF, Star, 3M, Cerner, Optimum, SCM, etc. with emphasis on resolving duplicate medical record numbers.
• Ability to analyze complex information and use problem solving skills to determine appropriate solutions and necessary merges to protect the integrity of the EMPI.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong customer service skills. Ability to be flexible, adapt well to change, and able to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision. Must work well under pressure.
• Ability to understand work environment and competing priorities in conjunction with developing and meeting goals.
• Ability to be flexible, versatile, adaptable and facilitate work in a complex, face-paced, multi-site healthcare environment.

Preferred:

• AHIMA certification preferred RHIT, RHIA
• Understanding of medical terminology is a plus.

Essential Functions

• Performs medical record number merges, patient data corrections, and medical record overlay corrections in accordance with RWJBH s policies and procedures.
• Works from reports and queues to resolve all issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyzes and performs medical record merges, unmerges, overlays, and necessary chart corrections in several health systems EPIC My Chart, Care Everywhere, Care Link, SMART IX, and all legacy systems.
• Proactively and independently solves problems and operates with a high level of accuracy.
• Exhibits excellence in communication, feedback, exactitude, and follow through with data, customers and peers, as there is a high level of patient safety risk associated with the transfer of patient information.
• Ensures all parties involved in making corrections in any disparate systems are promptly notified and follow through to ensure all corrections are executed in a timely manner.
• Communicates merges and system issues with the Data Integrity team and management.
• Processes requests for chart corrections and prioritizes all request around patient care and safety.
• Analyzes and identifies root causation of data discrepancies and brings all issues to the Director of Data Integrity immediately.
• Participates in process improvement activities, as well as the development and implementation of new products and systems.
• Compiles statistical data on daily, weekly and monthly bases as outlined by the Director.
• Completes all assignments on a daily basis, denoting any barriers or issues in a timely fashion.
• Advocates for patient rights and safety in all interactions with all RWJBH entities, affiliates, community practices, and the public.
• Provide quality customer service and serve as an exemplary representative of the HIM Department.
• Participates on a rotating on-call schedule to address high priority patient identity issues that are affecting patient care.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer