Data Integrity Specialist

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a HIM specialist to maintain the accuracy of the electronic health record (EHR) and related databases across the network. You will investigate, analyze and resolve issues to ensure integrity of EHR data and related systems.

Responsibilities include queue investigation, data quality enforcement, chart corrections, and user training while coordinating with AHN departments and adhering to HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in HIM or related.
• 1-3 years experience with electronic health records.
• 1-3 years experience with medical terminology and chart content.
• 1-3 years experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferred Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve issues reported via E.HR queues, user reported issues, and patient issues promptly.
• Assure data and document quality and integrity of the EHR by resolving problems and ensuring one MRN across the network.
• Research, identify, and resolve documentation issues to maintain integrity of E.HR and databases.
• Collaborate with AHN departments to report and resolve issues per AHN policies.
• Process incoming/outgoing mail and faxes timely per procedures.
• Provide support and education to E.HR end users.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to report distribution within E.HR and vendor databases.
• Produce accurate OR monitor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HIM experience

EHR systems

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs specialized HIM activities maintaining an accurate electronic health record (EHR) and associated databases. Responsible to investigate, analyze and resolve all necessary issues to insure integrity of the EHR and associated databases.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate and resolve all assigned issues reported via E.HR work queues, user reported issues and patient reported issues in a timely manner. (25%)
• Assure the data and document quality and integrity of the EHR by resolving identified problems. Performs necessary functions to ensure one patient has one MRN across the network and associated databases. (20%)
• Researches, identifies and resolves documentation issues by performing chart correction/documentation processes necessary to ensure integrity of E.HR and associated databases. (15%)
• Collaborates with AHN departments to report and resolve issues as necessary. Ensures all documentation corrections and revisions are made in accordance with AHN policies. (10%)
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail and faxes in a timely manner according to established procedures. (10%)
• Provides support and education to all E.HR end users. (5%)
• Monitors and resolves any issues related to incoming or outgoing report distribution within the E.HR, ancillary and vendor databases. (5%)
• Produces accurate OR monitor. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in HIM or related
• 1-3 years experience with electronic health records
• 1-3 years experience with medical terminology and chart content
• 1-3 years experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Preferred Associate's degree

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

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Pay Range

• Minimum: $19.75
• Maximum: $30.22

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

EEO & Inclusion

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.