HIM Associate I

LHC New Liberty Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liberty Clinic at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a HIM Associate I for days, full-time. The role involves scanning and organizing medical record information, data entry, and handling release of information while preserving patient confidentiality and quality standards.

Epic experience is preferred; travel between Health System locations may be required. Knowledge of medical terminology is expected, and you’ll work as part of a team to deliver accurate, responsive service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Scans and organizes medical record information for processing including entering into the EMR and chart tracking.
• Handles incoming calls and voicemails from patients, health care professionals, and payors with timely follow-through.
• Handles Release of Information for continuing care following department policies.
• Performs data entry and answers emails.
• Maintains quality performance and meets department standards.
• Maintains productivity and meets production standards for the role.
• Performs professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit/department.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Position Title HIM Associate I Days - Full Time The Liberty Clinic

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.

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-59020

Important 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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.