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Job Summary:
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, and they are seeking a Data Uniformity Specialist to ensure the accuracy and consistency of medical record data. The role involves identifying and correcting issues related to patient records and supporting patient safety through effective data management.
Responsibilities:
• Carefully review and appropriately redact requests for the release of sensitive health information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and institutional policies. This includes data related to HIV/AIDS status, mental health diagnoses and treatment, substance use history, and alcohol-related medical information.
• Examine and process subpoena requests that involve protected health information, particularly those concerning HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance use, and alcohol-related records. Ensure that all legal and confidentiality requirements are met before any information is disclosed.
• Conduct thorough chart reviews to identify inconsistencies, omissions, or discrepancies in patient records. Work to resolve these issues to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the health information system.
• Support overall patient safety through accurate data management.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management required
• National certification required (RHIA or RHIT)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Health Information Management (HIM) department or in the administrative/business area of healthcare
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Demonstrates professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with: Hospital departments, Medical staff, External organizations
• Exhibits: Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, High attention to detail
• Proficient in PC applications, including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered in place of the degree requirement
Preferred:
• Acute care hospital experience preferred
Company:
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Founded in 1882, the company is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
