Health Information Management Specialist (EHR & Compliance)

Utmb; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Health Information Management Technician to maintain the integrity of health records and support providers with accurate, timely information. The role works under the HIM Team Lead/Manager and handles release of confidential information, EHR data entry, and regulatory compliance.

On-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with patient-centered service and confidentiality at heart.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in HIM or equivalent.
• Maintains professional manner with patients, staff, and students.
• Ability to multitask in a high-paced work environment.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsabilités

• Processes requests for the release of confidential information according to regulatory guidelines, such as HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule, Texas Health and Safety Code
• Analyzes complex data for completeness and accuracy to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, such as CMS, The Joint Commission, and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations
• Assists Medical Staff in the completion of records to avoid suspension of medical staff privileges
• Performs specialized and diversified clerical duties associated with the maintenance of the electronic health record
• Scans/Indexes all paper and faxed documents deemed part of the legal medical record into the electronic health records system to the appropriate patient account with accuracy, timeliness, and uniformity
• Requests and compiles birth certificate data as required by the State of Texas for data entry into TxEVER
• Maintains the integrity of the Master Patient Index
• Maintains health records per current federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations
• Identifies system deficiencies, investigates difficulties, and makes recommendations to the manager of process improvement
• Maintains current working knowledge of HIM department applications and how they are used in department operations
• Provides daily monitoring and management of work queues and monitors reports from electronic health records system
• Protects the security of health records to ensure confidentiality

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Description du poste

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Health Information Management Technician to maintain the integrity of health records and support providers with accurate, timely information. The role works under the HIM Team Lead/Manager and handles release of confidential information, EHR data entry, and regulatory compliance.

On-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with patient-centered service and confidentiality at heart.