What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Tech, Sr. position at NorthShore University HealthSystem?
Hourly Pay Range:
$22.14 - $33.21 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position: HIM Tech Sr.
Location: Warrenville, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday
Position Summary:
Reporting and accountable to the Supervisor of Health Information Management Operations; facilitates medical record documentation completion and release of records from the Endeavor Health electronic medical record and is responsible for quality control of imaged medical record documents. Has accountability for data integrity of legal medical records across the Endeavor Health continuum. Works closely with the medical staff members to ensure that medical records have the required documentation in the required time frame.
What you will do:
- Analyzes, and technically evaluates inpatient and outpatient medical records for completeness by ensuring all required reports have been documented correctly and contains the required elements which meet Joint Commission and CMS requirements. Maintains work-queues for deficiency analysis, verification, and initial analysis, within the Epic system
- Ensures the MPI uniquely identifies each patient who receives services at Endeavor Health. Identifies, researches and resolves duplicate or potentially duplicate patient records. Performs necessary computer functions to correct patient data within the MPI, including additions, deletions, merges and revisions in current and all legacy EMRs. Ensures merges have been done in all appropriate databases including communication to ancillary departments
- Completes Release of Information for patients, physicians, and other healthcare facilities through the ROI module in Epic. Monitors/completes release of information through MyChart within the required turn-around time. This may include release of information for audits, RAC, MAC, and assists with the denials process
- Monitors chart completion/delinquent process; submits timely and accurate notification to physicians of their number of delinquent records. Generates various reports throughout the month to monitor the number of incomplete/delinquent records based on Joint Commission standards and hospital(s) Rules and Regulations
- Ensures data integrity by performing 100% quality review of imaged documents to every page scanned from the actual medical record. Reviews images that were scanned for quality control purposes and identifies pages that did not scan well. Scans loose documents and indexes them to the patient as needed. Re-scans documents if necessary
- Provides assistance to physicians with various requests for information and assistance with access to electronic records. Communicates effectively with physicians and physician offices who have questions and concerns regarding their deficient records
- Performs Health Information Management Technician I job duties when needed based on workflow volumes and staffing shortages
- Works on special projects as requested by the Supervisor, Manager or Director.
- Adheres to all Endeavor Health standards, policies and procedures.
What you will need:
Education: High School Diploma Required, Associates Degree Preferred
Experience: 2 years of medical records or health information experience in a healthcare setting, supported by post-secondary education in a health-related field and strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, Patient Right of Access, and CURES Act regulations.
Certifications/Trainings: RHIT or RHIA Preferred
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Salary : $22 - $33