Medical Records Analyst PRN

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Records Analyst to organize and analyze inpatient and outpatient medical records for patients recently dismissed from various units. You will assist with dismissal documentation and create deficiencies when needed, while promoting strict confidentiality.

The role emphasizes mentorship within the department and adherence to HIPAA and Joint Commission regulations, ensuring overall HIM team success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s in Health Information Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and analyzes inpatient and outpatient medical records for patients recently dismissed from various units.
• Assists in accountability and organization of dismissal records; creates appropriate deficiencies on inpatient and outpatient records.
• Mentors other departmental positions and upholds strict confidentiality.
• Complies with HIPAA, Joint Commission and all federal/state regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes and analyzes inpatient and outpatient medical records for patients recently dismissed from various units. Assists in accountability and organization of dismissal records when necessary. Creates appropriate deficiencies on inpatient and outpatient records. Assists in other areas of department as necessary, to include assisting professional staff in completion of incomplete records, registration of births, scanning, performing quality assurance screening, in-depth analysis and auditing medical record files. Promotes Health System's guest relation’s policy. Acts as a mentor for other departmental positions. Follows strict confidential guidelines. Contributes to the overall success of the Health Information Management team. Complies with all Federal and State regulations and accrediting bodies including but not limited to HIPPA and Joint Commission.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or a related field (business, healthcare, etc.) preferred. Two or more years of health care experience in a health care environment or Health Information Management Department with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred, but will accept clerical experience in place of healthcare experience.