What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Uniformity Specialist II position at University Hospital, Newark NJ?
Overview
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Data Uniformity Specialist II (Coding/Operations) position is to review, research and resolve problems and errors concerning inpatient and outpatient coding operations, be the coding software “subject matterexpert,” facilitate and track payor coding audits/adjustments and compile productivity and quality data for HIM coding and operations. This is done to support, maintain and improve the efficiency, continuity, and quality of all HIM operations.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Bring
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management required
- RHIA or RHIT preferred
- Two (2) years of experience in an HIM department or in the administrative or business area of healthcare
- Acute care hospital experience preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when working with other hospital departments, medical staff, and outside organizations
- Demonstrates excellent critical-thinking skills and strong problem-solving abilities
- Highly detail oriented
- Excellent PC application skills (Word, Excel, e-mail, PowerPoint, Adobe – minimum)
- Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement
What We Offer
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is ($66,943.00 - $95,892.00) per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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Salary : $66,943 - $95,892