HIM Analyst-28376

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst to ensure patient records integrity. The role involves corrections, merges, and MyChart/Epic-related assessments in a primarily onsite setting, with remote or hybrid options as applicable.

The candidate should have 5+ years in health information management, strong terminology knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proficient with medical terminology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit and correct patient medical records for accuracy.
• Interact with clinicians to ensure documentation completion.
• Use MyChart and Epic tools to manage records and inquiries.

Skills

Medical terminology

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

Associates degree

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Tools

OnBase

Epic

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUH Health Information Mgmt

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM) - This position is onsite.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Health Information Management (HIM) Analyst directly contributes to the integrity and accuracy of a patient’s medical record while working at an off-site (remote or hybrid) location. The Analyst provides medical record corrections, merges, un-merges, and Epic MyChart medical record assessments, edits, and corrections. This position requires high-level professional support to the Health Information Management Department, Patients, Revenue Cycle and all Rush entities. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• 5+ years of health information management (HIM) department or medical records experience
• Proficient with medical terminology
• Proficient and functional knowledge Microsoft office (outlook, word, excel, Teams)
• Proficient and functional knowledge of basic office equipment (phone, copier, scanner, fax machine)
• High-level of organization, independence, and critical thinking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with problem-solving
• High degree of accuracy and ability to collaborate with others

Preferred Job Qualifications

• AAPC or AHIMA certification
• Experience with OnBase Scanning software
• Associates degree

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, edit, and make corrections to ensure that a patient’s medical record is accurate.
• Interact with and communicate with all levels of clinicians including physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others to ensure documentation completion according to the medical staff bylaws, including deficiencies.
• Use critical thinking to identify the need and then perform merges, unmerges, contact moves, and other corrections in accordance with department guidelines.
• Activate MyChart accounts and respond to MyChart inquiries related to medical records
• Check and troubleshoot document quality control issues to ensure a legible medical record while monitoring accuracy.
• Understand and keep patient sensitive information protected per all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines, including HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) for medical records processing and requests.
• Triages and provides excellent patient and internal/external customer service (via phone, in-person, or by electronic means) inquiries and on-time delivery of records to patients, payors, or approved outside entities
• Collaborate with Release of Information vendor to meet medical records requests
• Utilizes equipment and software applications to locate and reproduce electronic, paper, film, or scanned medical records
• Validate and make accuracy-enhancing adjustments to individual patient medical records
• Retrieve medical records from operational areas of the assigned hospital or clinical area
• Serves as subject matter expert for fellow team members to review questions and assist with resolving issues related to document scanning, medical record adjustments, and patient/customer service.
• Meets or exceeds accuracy, quality work, on-time delivery, and productivity standards
• Provides input and implements process improvement initiatives recognizing efficiency, prevention of errors, and accuracy enhancement including how to harness technology and automation to optimize efficiency
• Monitor and work accounts in Epic Health Information Management work queues, as assigned
• Communicate, observe, and report on medical record trends and patterns and provide recommendations for improvement
• Engage in continuing education and training in the health information management field and other duties or projects assigned
• Contribute to a positive culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (ICare Values).

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.