H.I.M. Analyst

Position: Health Information Management Analyst

Department: Health Information Management

Schedule: 40 hours, Days

POSITION SUMMARY:

Analyzes medical records for compliancy with standards, rules and regulations related to patient information. Analyzes findings captured in databases for trends, changes and areas of concern. Creates reports, maintains databases and tracks statistical information. Performs specialized professional level administrative, organizational, systems, budgetary and related analysis for hospital programs and activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred (preference for RHIT); Bachelor's Degree highly preferred (preference for RHIA)

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires minimum of 5 years' experience in performing administrative, operational or similar analysis; minimum two years experience performing medical record functions.
• The above experience applies to those individuals with a Bachelor's Degree.
• For those candidates with an Associate's Degree -- add an additional two years of professional level experience in performing administrative, operational or similar analysis and studies
• For those candidates with a High School Diploma (without a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree) -- add an additional four years of professional level experience in performing administrative, operational or similar analysis and studies

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; local, state and Federal regulations and laws related to health care;
• Must have through familiarity with basic data sampling and statistical analysis techniques; computer applications related to duties; project management and analytical techniques;
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-9 (and subsequent versions) and CPT-4, and other required data to ensure accurate coding and billing.
• Ability to provide professional, analytical and programmatic work; carrying assigned projects through, from data gathering to completion.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files; preparing clear and concise reports, validating accuracy prior to distribution.
• Effective communication, both written and oral, to communicate with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to contributing effectively to accomplishment of team or work unit activities; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel contacted in the course of duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Creates databases and retrieves information to create reports and/or maintain databases, tracking statistical information.
• Analyzes findings captured in databases for patterns and changes. Presents data in charts, graphs and tables that include levels, trends and comparisons of the data to show areas of concern.
• Maintains deficiency and delinquency statistics.
• Creates, validates and provides status reports to Medical Staff leadership regarding physician record deficiencies and delinquencies.
• Analyzes medical records for compliancy with standards, rules and regulations related to patient information.
• Reviews work of others including checking documents to ensure information is complete, accurate and meets necessary standards or requirements. Evaluates and initiates corrective actions to ensure accurate documentation and billing practices. Participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams as assigned.
• Remains current on changes such as new technology, changes in laws, regulations and policies, coding and departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's initiatives by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of work teams.
• Maintains licenses, certifications and/or registrations required by the position and/or organization. Provides required documentation.
• Identifies social, organizational, behavioral and interpersonal skills which would improve teamwork, organizational efficiency, enhance operational effectiveness and seeks avenues for improvement.
• Interacts with others in a manner than ensures patient rights and confidentiality/privacy at all times (including on the telephone and through the computer). Refrains from all public discussions regarding confidential/private information.
• Performs job duties within the established guidelines of Hospital policies to meet healthcare regulatory agency requirements and standards, including guidelines regarding documentation, billing, charging, patient rights and reporting.
• Effectively communicates information, issues and concerns to health care team members, physicians.
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans