Health Information Management Analyst - 100% Onsite

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital seeks an HIM Analyst I to analyze inpatient, observation, ED and outpatient records for quality and completeness as per CMS standards. You will prep, scan, and index documents and handle Release of Information requests under HIPAA.

The role requires strong English communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with Cerner is a plus in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years experience in office/clerical/computer work.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English; strong interpersonal communication.
• Ability to clearly, accurately and professionally present and explain complex information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet quality/quantity expectations.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Operate general office equipment (PC, scanner, printer, fax, copier).
• Troubleshoot computer or system failures with IT to resolve downtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medical documents for scanning with patient identifiers on all pages and sides.
• Operates a high-speed scanner to digitize records into the EHR.
• Reviews scanned images for quality; selects patient/visit and labels document type.
• Reviews charts for deficiencies and ensures CMS/DNV compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Telephone skills

Medical terminology

MS Office

Office equipment

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst I is responsible for performing the analysis of all Inpatient, Observation, ED (Emergency Department), Outpatient SDC (Surgical Day Center), Endoscopy, and Pain Management records to ensure the quality and completeness of clinical documentation as required by CMS Conditions of Participation. The HIM Analyst I will be responsible for prepping, scanning, and indexing documents. In addition, responsibilities include processing requests for Release of Information in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws.

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Associates degree preferred

Licenses/Certification

• RHIT preferred

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum of 1+ years experience in office/clerical/computer work.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English; positive interpersonal communication dynamic with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to clearly, accurately and professionally present and explain complex information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with the ability to problem-solve using creative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, handle interruptions while meeting and exceeding quality and quantity expectations.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency in technology usage, including Microsoft office applications.
• Operate general office equipment to include personal computer, scanner, printer, telephone, fax and copy machine.
• Troubleshoot computer or system failures with IT to resolve downtime situations timely.
• Work under minimal supervision, while maintaining optimal quality and productivity of work.
• Safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• 1+ years of experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably in the Health Information Management Department.
• Experience in Cerner a plus.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares medical documents for scanning, ensuring patient identifiers are on all pages and sides of a form.
• Operates a high-speed scanner to digitally scan paper medical records into the electronic health record system.
• Reviews scanned images for quality (legibility, completeness), selects the correct patient and visit, labels the type and subject for the scanned document.
• Reviews patient charts for deficiencies and ensures compliance with DNV, CMS, and regulatory standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Age And Diversity Related Criteria

Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations:

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Manual dexterity to work on a keyboard.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range: $21.06-$31.96

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.