HIM Associate I

The-University-of-Kansas-Health-System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Health Information Management Associate for the Liberty Clinic in Liberty, MO. The role focuses on scanning, organizing, and entering medical record data while upholding patient confidentiality and high quality standards.

You will handle calls, emails, and Release of Information processing, with Epic experience preferred. Travel between Health System locations may be required. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Willing to travel between Health System locations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Scans and organizes medical record information for processing, including documentation into the EMR, sorting mail, and chart tracking.
• Handles incoming calls and voicemails from patients, providers, and payors with timely follow up.
• Handles Release of Information for continuing care following department policies.
• Performs data entry and answers emails.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets quality and production standards.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phone support

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Position TitleHIM Associate IDays - Full TimeThe Liberty ClinicPosition 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 FunctionsScans 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 ExperienceHigh School Graduate or GED.Preferred Education and ExperienceEpic experience.Knowledge RequirementsAbility to travel between Health System locations.Knowledge of medical terminology.Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-59020Important information for you to know as you apply:The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail] .Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.