What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Verification Specialist position at NemoursCareerSite?
Nemours is seeking a HIM Verification Specialist
This position is responsible for picking up, prepping, verifying & digitally categorizing documents into the electronic medical records via a variety of applications/systems to assure that clinical information is accurate and available for patient care in a timely manner.
NOTE: Associates that live greater than 50 miles from their assigned Nemours Home Office Site will not be required to participate in the mail pick-up task.
Essential Functions
- Analyzes and classifies all incoming documents for scanning to the document management system (including email attachments, CD uploads, etc.).
- Serves as primary data verification analysts, enters discrete data accurately and timely to support clinical decision making; and analyzes the specialty referrals and creates the consult orders to initiate the scheduling process.
- Maintains standard of accuracy and productivity and actively proposes innovative ideas for efficiency and enhancements.
- Demonstrates competency in the following: EMR, Optical Character Recognition application, Document Imaging Software; Microsoft Office Applications, and Rightfax.
- Responsible for testing of upgrades and new applications.
- Processes documentation directly from NemoursLink and messages from Care Everywhere.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the HIM policies and reliable methods governing all verification processes.
- Utilizes advanced technology to eliminate printing and redundancy of documents; and approaches problems with independent judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills that require logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
- Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination from other departments.
Requirements
Associate degree, RHIA/RHIT preferred
1-3 years experience required