HIM Chart Analyst

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Health Information Management Analyst to conduct timely analysis on discharge records and other patient files in accordance with Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Under supervision, you will validate deficiencies, coordinate with providers, and help maintain chart completion and quality standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include daily record analysis, error correction when needed, and producing reports to support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a hospital Health Information Management Department.
• Associate Degree in HIM or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in HIM with quality analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily analysis on appropriate patient records.
• Validates the correct assignment of deficiencies to the provider and makes corrections as needed.
• Ensures timely chart completion in collaboration with Medical Staff; maintains incomplete/delinquent records lists.
• Reviews daily electronic work lists and reports productivity and quality as required.

Skills

Hospital HIM experience

Quality analysis experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in HIM or related field

Job description

Job Requirements

Under direct supervision, performs timely analysis on discharged inpatient, same day surgery, emergency room, or any other patient record for completeness according to standards established by the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, outside regulatory agencies and departmental procedures.

Overview

Under direct supervision, performs timely analysis on discharged inpatient, same day surgery, emergency room, or any other patient record for completeness according to standards established by the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, outside regulatory agencies and departmental procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Performs daily analysis on appropriate patient records.
• Key Responsibility 2: Validates the correct assignment of the deficiency to the provider. Analyzes the patient’s medical record to ensure that the correct deficiency and provider have been identified. If needed makes corrections and addresses any deficiencies with support from the provider.
• Key Responsibility 3: Works with the Medical Staff to ensure that the chart completion process is timely and efficient. Generates physician record completion information on demand. Prepares and maintains incomplete and delinquent medical record lists/letters and notifies provider according to physician escalation protocol.
• Key Responsibility 4: Reviews assigned electronic work lists daily and ensures timely processing of all work items on work lists. Communicates with the Supervisor or appropriate up-line any concerns in a timely manner. Maintains expected productivity and quality standards. Completes and submits productivity reports on a weekly basis.

Work Experience

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a hospital Health Information Management Department

Preferred

Education

• Associate Degree in HIM or related field

Experience

• Two years previous experience in a hospital Health Information Management Department with additional experience in quality analysis or similar function