Medical Staff Data & Technology Coordinator

HonorHealth; Arizona; Remote; USD 48.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HonorHealth in Arizona seeks an HIM Tech II to support Health Information Management with birth certificate processing, MPI maintenance, and chart integrity. The role follows a day shift, Monday through Friday, and requires residing in Arizona.

The HIM Tech II coordinates with Medical Staff Services, ensures accurate submission of birth registrations and paternity documents, and maintains MPI accuracy while protecting patient privacy and data security across the system.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree or equivalent in health information management or related field is preferred.
• Experience with birth registration processes and patient data entry is expected.
• Knowledge of state and federal privacy regulations for health information.

Aufgaben

• Completes and submits Arizona birth and paternity registrations and related documentation.
• Maintains master patient index (MPI) integrity, performs merges, suspensions, and data synchronization.
• Distributes chart deficiency and suspension information to physicians and staff, tracking issues and communications.
• Participates in department safety initiatives and completes required safety competencies.

Kenntnisse

Birth certificate data entry

MPI maintenance

Medical records processing

Communication with physicians

Data entry

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree - Preferred

High School Diploma or GED - Required

Jobbeschreibung

Primary City/State: Virtual Arizona

Category: Health Information

Shift: Day

Department: Health Information Management

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

Must reside in the State of Arizona

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Responsible for completing and submitting Arizona State required information for birth certificates, fetal death certificates, paternity affidavits, and other required documentation related to birth certificates. The HIM Tech II is responsible for coordinating suspension protocol with Medical Staff Services, maintaining the integrity of the master patient index, merging, unmerging and overlying of the MPI, and facilitating synchronization with other indices throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

• Assists patients with the birth registration and the paternity process by collecting and verifying patient information required by the State of Arizona Birth and Paternity registration processes. Enters birth data into the electronic State of Arizona Birth Reporting System. Prioritizes work and reconciles newborn patients with birth registration submission to assure 100% submission of HonorHealth patient births and fetal deaths. Works with the patient and the State of Arizona Birth Registration to resolve issues related to birth certificates and paternity affidavits.
• Researches patient admission histories and collaborates with Patient Registration and other departments as necessary to determine correct medical record merges. Monitors and performs maintenance on the organization’s master patient index (MPI). Reviews Duplicate Patient Reports to identify patient records possibly needing to be merged.
• Distributes chart deficiency and suspension information to physicians, providers, and other appropriate entities. Information includes but is not limited to: reminders, pending suspension, fine notification letters, other correspondence relating to chart deficiencies and suspension of admitting privileges. Maintains the physician suspension process which includes monitoring, tracking, and reporting physician deficiencies in the HonorHealth electronic medical record system.
• Actively participates in department activities. Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate. Completes all position and department safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Education

• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED - Required

Experience

• 2 years experience in any or all of the following: master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing. - Required
• 3 years experience in any or all of the following: master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing. - Preferred
• Other Basic understanding and use of computers, telephones, fax, copy machines, and data entry into computer programs. Excellent communication skills with physicians. - Required
• Other Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relative to birth registration and the confidentiality and security of patient health information. Experience in a role utilizing excellent communication and analytical skills. - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Other Registered Arizona State Birth Registrar - Preferred
• Non Clinical\RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Preferred

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