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The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Health Information Management Associate for KUCC - North. This role preps, scans, and organizes medical record information for processing while ensuring confidentiality and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities include handling calls from patients and providers, processing Release of Information requests, and maintaining quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scans and organizes medical record information for processing and entry into the electronic medical record.
• Handle incoming calls and voicemails from patients, health care professionals, and payors with timely follow through.
• Perform data entry and respond to emails.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards as defined by the department.
• Travel between Health System locations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job ID: R-55887 Job Type: Full time Site Location: KUCC - North

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Health Information Management Associate provides superior customer service to patients, health care professionals and payors while maintaining the confidentiality of all patients. Preps, scans, and organizes medical record information for processing. Responsible for data entry and meeting quality standards within the departments.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Scans and organizes medical record information for processing including but not limited to incorporating documentation into the electronic medical record, sorting and entering mail, and chart tracking.
• Handles incoming telephone calls and voicemails from patients, health care professionals, and payors ensuring they are answered with appropriate follow through in a timely manner.
• Handles Release of Information for continuing care following departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs data entry and answers emails.
• Achieves consistent quality performance and meets the quality standard as defined by the department.
• Achieves consistent productivity performance and meets production standard for the specific job role.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Epic experience.

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to travel between Health System locations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.