HIM Specialist

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid LTD

Short term disability (STD)

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is seeking a HIM Specialist to manage the Master Patient Index, ensure complete and accurate medical records, and coordinate with clinicians and staff to maintain privacy and quality of information.

You will perform data integrity checks, scan and index documents, audit EMR entries, and handle ROI requests in compliance with federal and state regulations, contributing to high-quality health information management.

Qualifications

• Identifies, researches and corrects data integrity issues in the MPI and communicates issues to impacted areas.
• Scans, indexes and maintains documents accurately and timely.
• Analyzes medical record entries for completeness, timeliness and accuracy per procedures; audits EMR entries.
• Notifies clinicians when records are incomplete or delinquent according to policy.
• Serves as liaison to physicians and medical staff to ensure complete and accurate health information.
• Ensures ROI requests comply with federal/state requirements and policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains MPI data integrity and communicates issues across departments.
• Performs document scanning and indexing accurately and on time.
• Audits medical records for completeness and accuracy in the EMR system.
• Notifies clinicians of incomplete or delinquent records per policy.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and staff.
• Safeguards and maintains HIPAA compliance for all records.
• Attends training sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Data integrity

Education

High school diploma required

2 years post-high school or 5 years healthcare experience preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Career Opportunities with MiraVista Behavioral Health Center

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The HIM Specialist performs daily operations of the HIM department and related projects and processes, including Master Patient Index (MPI) maintenance, disclosure of patient information, chart auditing, quality assurance and many other HIM functions assigned.

As a HIM Specialist:

• Identifies, researches and corrects data integrity issues within the Master Patient Index (MPI). Communicates MPI data integrity issues to all impacted areas.
• Scans and indexes documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Analyzes medical record entries for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy according to department procedure; assures key medical record analysis functions are performed on each record and that any previous deficiencies in current charts are identified and noted in EMR. Audits accuracy of electronic entry and facilities resolution of any discrepancies.
• Tracks and maintains records of all interactions using our internal systems.
• Ensures all medical documentation is entered in the Electronic Medical REcord.
• Conducts ongoing quality assurance activities in collaboration with the CDI Specialist and Director of HIM.
• Analyzes medical record entries for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy according to department procedure; assures key medical record analysis functions are performed on each record and that any previous deficiencies in current charts are identified and noted in the EMR. Audits accuracy of electronic entry and facilities resolution of any discrepancies.
• Notifies clinicians when incomplete or delinquent medical records are identified according to department policy.
• Serves as a liaison to physicians and other medical support staff to facilitate complete, timely, and accurate health information.
• Processes all ROI requests in accordance with federal and state requirements and according to The Vistas policy and procedures.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, the medical staff and other hospital employees
• Safeguards medical records in accordance with the Privacy Act
• Maintains HIPAA compliance regarding any patient and agency records
• Attends ongoing training sessions and team meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The HIM Specialist will have the following:

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of post-high school or 5 years of experience in a health care setting preferred
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office tools (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Extensive use of computer and office equipment
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Extensive use of computer and office equipment including fax, copy machines, scanners.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission requirements and federal and state guidelines applicable to health record completeness and patient privacy.
• Knowledge of health information systems and data management.
• Knowledge of health record content and sequence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all phases of work.
• Ability to process work within presented deadlines and time frames.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and large amounts of data.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

When you join the growing MiraVista team as a HIM Specialist, you’ll receive:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid long term disability (LTD)

Short term disability (STD)

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$21.00 - $24.57

MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.