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The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Health Information Management Associate to deliver excellent customer service while safeguarding patient confidentiality. You will prep, scan, and organize medical record information for processing, and perform data entry with strict quality standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with Epic experience preferred. Travel between Health System locations may be required, and knowledge of medical terminology is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with medical records processes preferred.
• Epic software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scans, organizes, and enters medical record information for processing.
• Handles calls and voicemails from patients, providers, and payors with appropriate follow-through.
• Manages Release of Information per departmental policies.
• Performs data entry and emails correspondence.
• Maintains quality and productivity standards for the department.
• Performs professional, clinical and/or technical competencies as assigned.
• Duties may vary by department and can include other tasks as required.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Position Title and Summary

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

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-55887

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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.