Data Integrity Specialist

Monitor, investigate and resolve problems and errors concerning the medical record number, electronic health record, and information system databases to ensure document integrity. Perform all duties necessary to maintain the integrity of the MPI and data in UHHS information systems.

What You Will Do

• Monitor, investigate and resolve problems and errors concerning the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

  * Monitors and maintains an accurate Master Patient Index (MPI)

  * Verifies and merges duplicate MRN assignments when identified, and corrects incorrect merges.

  * Coordinates the correction process of patient selection errors

  * Coordinates the correction of fraud cases that are identified

  * Coordinates corrections of incorrect encounter selection errors.

  * Assists with un-coded accounts pended for missing notes and communicates to appropriate physicians for completion.

  * Analyzes medical record for documentation deficiencies according to UHHS policy.

  * Reconciles order and document refusal in Inpatient EMR

  * Performs weekly incomplete notification and suspension process

  * Assists with administrative closure of incomplete medical records

  * Processes and enters birth certificate information into state electronic database

  * Provides paternity affidavits upon request

• Monitor, investigate and resolve problems and errors concerning UHHS information system databases.

  * Identifies and corrects interface audit errors from third party vendor systems (OnBase, MModal, etc)

  * Monitors alert queue in transcription software, corrects demographic information and assures timely upload.

  * Monitors messages to HIM in PowerSign on a daily basis and make corrections as necessary.

  * Manages Ambulatory EMR email box and provides timely feedback to providers.

  * Communicates with vendors to identify ongoing issues.

• Maintain integrity of EMR and UHHS information systems:
  * Maintains accurate statistics and creates reports as needed.
  * Add newly credentialed physicians to dictation system.
  * Assigns Trauma numbers to keep up with ER demand.
  * Process Proxy requests and sends email invites to families.
  * Provides coverage for HIS Specialist as needed.
  * Coordinates and processes governmental payer audits, including RAC and DRG denials

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.