HIM Specialist - Reception/Call Center - FT Days

Clerical 87000 - Health Information Management Full-Time Days 8 Hour 8:00


Description

The HIM Specialist - Reception/Call Center position is responsible for a variety of functions within the HIM Department requiring advanced knowledge and/or experience in customer service, release of information, birth certificate processing; document Imaging; electronic record analysis, delinquent chart audit functions; and telephone etiquette as further described below.

Core Competencies

  • Performs quality control and validation of scanned documents for all patient types, including: Inpatient, Day surgery, Endoscopy, Emergency Department, Observation, etc.

  • Performs chart analysis of records according to TJC, CMS and Department of Health guidelines.

  • Completes the Delinquent Chart Audit including notification of physicians in compliance with TJC, CMS, and California state guidelines (Title 22).

  • Monitors timely receipt of Newborn Screening Program results (PKU's).

  • Monitors the HIM/In Box including forwarding Physician Orders to the appropriate recipient.

  • Assists the Government Audit Coordinator and front office HIM staff as needed.

  • Completes Birth Certificates according to California state regulations utilizing the Electronic Birth Registration System (EBRS) provided by the California Department of Public Health..



Department Specific Competencies

  • Performs Health Information Management receptionist including: answering and forwarding telephone calls as appropriate; mail distributions etc

  • Greet visitors/patients/physicians coming into HIM.

  • Processes Release of Information Requests including scanning to the electronic medical record.

  • Assists Release of Information/Medicolegal Correspondents as appropriate

  • Assists providers with error correction within scope. Assists customers with patient portal access, problems encountered, and escalates for action if necessary.

  • Retrieves/prepares/scans medical records and loose documents for inclusion in the EMR.

  • Retrieves records from Iron Mountain offsite storage vendor.



Education

DegreeProgram
High School Diploma/GED or Higher EducationN/A

Additional Information

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience
1Health Information Management (HIM)

Additional Information
RHIT or RHIA credential OR 1 year HIM experience

License / Certification Requirements

Compensation Range: 

$23.00 - 31.26/hr