HIM Associate II

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring for a HIM Associate II in Liberty, MO. The role focuses on processing medical records in the EMR, handling requests for release of information, and maintaining chart completion with an emphasis on quality and productivity.

This position involves Epic system usage, potential super-user responsibilities, and on‑the‑job training. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with EPIC experience and data entry skills.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in data entry, chart completion, statistics, release of information, patient identity, quality analysis or scanning.
• 1+ years of experience in Epic.

Responsibilities

• Processes medical record information into the EMR and handles release of information for legal requests.
• Responds to calls and voicemails from patients, health care professionals and payors with timely follow‑through.
• Performs quality assurance auditing, tracking and trending and supports performance improvement.
• Learns HIM departmental systems and may serve as an Epic super user after training and provides staff training as needed.

Job description

Position Title HIM Associate II

Liberty Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: *Bilingual Candidate Preferred*

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

The HIM Associate II does have the opportunity to become an EPIC Super User. Processes medical record information according to job specific essential functions and role including but not limited to incorporating documentation into the electronic medical record, release of information, chart tracking, chart completion, and quality documentation monitoring within the EMR. Process Release of Information for the legal department/attorney's requests. Performs quality assurance/performance improvement auditing, tracking, and trending. 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. 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. Learns the HIM departmental systems in depth within the job role that supports the electronic medical record (EMR) through a combination of formal and on-the-job training. May serve as a computer application EPIC super user (requires training). Handles questions from users within the job role and trains staff utilizing the train the trainer model. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Note: 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. 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. 1 or more years of experience in data entry, chart completion, statistics, release of information, patient identity, quality analysis or scanning.

1 or more years of experience in Epic.

Preferred Education and Experience

Associates Degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge Requirements

Ability to travel within Health System locations.

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-53521

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.

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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.