HIM Chart Analyst, SJMC, Day

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a records analyst to perform timely analysis of discharged inpatient, same day surgery, ER and other patient records for completeness in line with Medical Staff Rules and departmental procedures. You will validate deficiencies and ensure correct provider assignment, working with the Medical Staff to keep chart completion timely and efficient.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of HIM department experience, with a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs daily analysis on patient records to ensure completeness.
• Validates the correct deficiency and provider, and corrects as needed with provider support.
• Works with Medical Staff to ensure timely chart completion; generates and maintains incomplete/delinquent lists and notifies providers per escalation protocol.
• Reviews daily electronic work lists and maintains productivity and quality standards; submits weekly productivity reports.

Skills

Record analysis

Detail orientation

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.

Work Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-year previous experience in a hospital Health Information Management Department
• Preferred: 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