HIM Associate II

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a HIM Associate II in Augusta, Georgia. The role involves chart maintenance, processing of medical records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in health information management. Knowledge of Epic software is preferred. Join a team focused on positive patient experiences and adherence to organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in health information management in an acute care setting.
• Familiarity with medical transcription preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process patient requests for amendment of medical records.
• Conduct audits of incomplete records for providers.
• Communicate professionally with others.

Skills

Chart maintenance

Medical record analysis

HIPAA compliance

Epic software

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Nursing ResidencyTransition from student to a practicing, professional nurse over twelve months of comprehensive education, mentorship, and peer support. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you need to make a difference.Physician Practices SupportWith 1,600+ physician practice locations (and more coming soon!), you’ll find the Clerical, Administrative, Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Leadership role you want in the Georgia community that’s right for you.**STOP** – if you are currently employed at Piedmont Healthcare, please click the “Current Employee” button above to submit your application.# HIM Associate IIOverview:**JOB PURPOSE:**Performs chart maintenance activities, including chart analysis based on medical staff bylaws, DNV, TJC,or other regulatory agency documentation requirements and assigns deficiencies to clinical providers forresolution. Maintains and monitors production performed by the transcription service. Investigatesaccounts missing documentation needed to complete coding and billing. Performs activities related torelease of information including processing patient requests for record amendments and recordcertification. Release of medical information to patients, attorneys,Responsibilities:**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**1. Process patient requests for amendment of their medical record and communicate with the providerand patient in accordance with hospital policy and state and federal laws.2. Review medical records requiring certification for accuracy and completeness and communicatediscrepancies to the release of information service provider.3. Process release of information requests when needed to patients, attorneys, insurance companiesand other requesters in accordance with HIPAA, state and federal laws.4. Monitor work queues in Epic related to release of information to ensure that established turn aroundtimes are maintained and communicate issues identified to leadership.5. Process MyChart and Piedmont Link access requests as needed.6. Act as a liaison between hospital and outside transcription services by monitoring work and expectedturnaround times and provide feedback as needed.7. Monitor transcription pended reports and ensure they contain the proper patient, account anddocument identifiers.8. Monitor transcription work queues for faxes and copy requests and distribute documents asappropriate.9. Ensure questionable or problem transcribed records/reports are investigated within 24 hours.10. Conduct concurrent and post-service reviews of medical record documentation and performquantitative and qualitative analysis to identify potential chart deficiencies (e.g. missing history andphysicals, physician signatures, etc.).11. Assign deficiencies to appropriate clinical or administrative resource; track progress towardsresolution; reassign deficiencies as necessary.12. Conduct weekly audits of incomplete records for providers pending suspension.13. Provide health information in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.14. Communicate professionally with others.15. Daily focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending new approaches for enhancingperformance and productivity when appropriate; report productivity weekly to immediate supervisor.16. Strive for positive patient experience.17. Adhere to Piedmont organizational policies and procedures for relevant location and job scope.18. Complete and/or attend mandatory training and education sessions within approved organizationalguidelines and timeframes.19. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.Qualifications:**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:**High School graduate or GED.**MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**Two (2) years of experience in health information management in an acute care setting or graduate of anHIM program.**MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:**None.**ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:**Medical transcription experience preferred.Prior experience using Epic is desired.Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Healthcare Corporate**Location**Augusta, Georgia