HIM Associate II

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital is looking for a HIM Associate II for the Southlake Campus in Liberty, Missouri. This full-time position involves essential functions for Patient Identity, Chart Completion, and Document Management. Candidates must have at least a High School diploma or GED, along with a year of experience in data entry and using Epic software. The role includes responsibilities in processing medical records, quality assurance audits, and serving as an EPIC super user. Join us in making a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in data entry, chart completion, statistics, or release of information.
• At least 1 year of experience using Epic software.

Responsibilities

• Process medical record information and manage release of information.
• Perform quality assurance and audits for chart completion.
• Respond to patient and healthcare professional inquiries.

Skills

Data entry

Chart completion

Quality analysis

Epic software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in related field

Job description

Position Title

HIM Associate II – Southlake Campus

Position Summary

The Health Information Management Associate II performs essential functions for Patient Identity, Chart Completion, Document Management, and Release of Information. The role conducts quality assurance audits and must meet performance and productivity standards within the department. The HIM Associate II has the opportunity to become an EPIC Super User.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Process medical record information, including incorporating documentation into the electronic medical record, managing release of information, chart tracking, chart completion, and monitoring quality documentation within the EMR.
• Handle Release of Information requests for the legal department and attorneys.
• Perform quality assurance and performance improvement auditing, tracking, and trending.
• Respond to incoming telephone calls and voicemails from patients, health care professionals, and payors in a timely and professional manner.
• Consistently meet quality performance standards as defined by the department.
• Consistently achieve productivity performance and meet production standards for the specific job role.
• Acquire in‑depth knowledge of the HIM departmental systems that support the electronic medical record through formal and on‑the‑job training.
• Serve as an EPIC super user (requires training); handle user questions and train staff using a train‑the‑trainer model.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s 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.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability during the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form.