HIM Documentation Integrity Analyst I

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center seeks an HIM Documentation Integrity Analyst I in the HIM-Quality department to evaluate discharge records for completeness and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will report deficiencies and collaborate with HIM Records Management, Transcription, and Quality staff to address missing or incorrect documentation. A strong knowledge of HIM concepts and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Health Information Management or a high school diploma with 2 years hospital office experience.
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology, record management concepts, data integrity and HIM applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Detail-oriented, analytical with strong organizational and writing/interpersonal communication skills; maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and solve problems using current policies.
• RHIT preferred.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Experience with analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate discharge records for inclusion, accuracy, and completeness.
• Assign chart deficiencies based on CCMC rules and regulations.
• Communicate missing/incorrect documentation to HIM staff.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Record management concepts

Data integrity

HIM office applications

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Independent problem solving

RHIT (preferred)

Epic EMR experience (preferred)

Data analysis experience (preferred)

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Management

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years hospital-centered office experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic EMR

Job description

Location: Calmont Operations Building

Department: HIM-Quality

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: The HIM Documentation Integrity Analyst I evaluates patient records upon discharge for inclusion, accuracy, and completeness of required documentation as defined by The Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations. Assigns chart deficiencies based on CCMC Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Communicates with HIM Records Management, HIM Transcription and HIM Quality Compliance staff to report missing and incorrect document issues.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Qualifications

• Must have an Associates degree in Health Information Management OR must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of hospital-centered office experience.
• Requires a broad knowledge of medical terminology, record management concepts, data integrity of patient related information, and HIM office applications.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Must be detail- oriented, analytical, have strong organizational, writing/interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must work well independently with minimal supervision and have the ability to solve problems appropriately using job knowledge and current policies and procedures.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Experience with analysis preferred.

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.