PRN HIM Associate I

The University of Kansas Health System; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN HIM Associate I at the Southlake Campus to support medical record processing, scanning, and organization while upholding patient confidentiality.

This role provides superior customer service, handles data entry and releases of information, and works to meet quality and productivity standards. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; Epic experience is preferred and travel between Health System locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scans and organizes medical record information for processing, including documentation into the EMR, sorting mail, and chart tracking.
• Handles incoming calls and voicemails from patients, providers, and payors with timely follow-up.
• Manages Release of Information for continuing care following department policies.
• Performs data entry and responds to emails.
• Maintains quality standards and achieves productivity targets for the role.
• Demonstrates the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies required by the unit.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Position Title PRN HIM Associate I Southlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

**Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 9am -3pm** The Health Information Management Associate provides superior customer service to patients, health care professionals and payors while maintaining the confidentiality of all patients. Preps, scans, and organizes medical record information for processing. Responsible for data entry and meeting quality standards within the departments.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Scans and organizes medical record information for processing including but not limited to incorporating documentation into the electronic medical record, sorting and entering mail, and chart tracking.
• Handles incoming telephone calls and voicemails from patients, health care professionals, and payors ensuring they are answered with appropriate follow through in a timely manner.
• Handles Release of Information for continuing care following departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs data entry and answers emails.
• Achieves consistent quality performance and meets the quality standard as defined by the department.
• Achieves consistent productivity performance and meets production standard for the specific job role.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Epic experience.

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to travel between Health System locations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Time Type

• Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-57140

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.