HIM Specialist

Miravista; 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 long term disability

Short term disability

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke, MA is seeking an HIM Specialist to manage the Master Patient Index (MPI), scan and index documents, audit records for completeness, and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information.

You will collaborate with the CDI Specialist and Director of HIM on quality assurance, notify clinicians of incomplete records, process ROI requests, and support daily HIM operations while delivering excellent service to staff and patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years post-high school or 5 years in a health care setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of health information management and privacy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, researches and corrects data integrity issues within the MPI.
• Scans and indexes documents accurately and timely.
• Analyzes medical record entries for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Audits accuracy of electronic entry and resolves discrepancies.
• Notifies clinicians when records are incomplete or delinquent.
• Processes ROI requests per federal and state requirements.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and safeguards records.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and staff.
• Collaborates with CDI Specialist and HIM Director on QA activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Data management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Health care setting experience (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS 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.