HIM Chart Analyst, SJMC, Day

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Health Information Management Analyst to perform timely analysis on patient records for completeness, under direct supervision. The role validates deficiencies, collaborates with providers, and supports the chart completion process to meet regulatory and departmental standards.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred Associate Degree in HIM or related field, and at least 1 year in a hospital HIM department; two

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred Associate Degree in HIM or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze discharged inpatient, same-day surgery, ER, or other patient records for completeness per Medical Staff Rules and Regulations and applicable standards.
• Validate the correct deficiency and provider; analyze records, correct as needed, and address deficiencies with provider support.
• Coordinate with Medical Staff to ensure timely chart completion; generate physician record completion information; notify providers per escalation protocol.
• Review daily electronic work lists; maintain productivity and quality; communicate concerns up-line; submit weekly productivity reports.

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.

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.

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

Preferred Experience

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