RCM Specialist Centralized Processor (Per Diem)

North Country HealthCare, Inc.; Colebrook (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country HealthCare, Inc. in Colebrook, NH is seeking an HIM Clerk to assemble, monitor, and file patient information in the EMR in line with HIM policies. The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, release of information, and accurate Master Patient Index maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of HIM or clerical experience, familiarity with EMR workflows, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma, GED or AHIMA/AAPC certification program completed.
• 1-2 years in HIM or clerical role.
• Familiarity with EMR workflows; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the master patient index (MPI) integrity.
• Gathers, organizes, reconciles, scans and uploads patient records to EMR.
• Responds to HIPAA-related requests and release of information.
• Notifies relevant managers of incidents that may indicate liability risk.
• Retrieves patient records for review and for professional practices.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Workload prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED; AHIMA/AAPC certification

Tools

EMR workflows

Job description

#1137

Colebrook, New Hampshire, United States

Position Type

.01

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Primary responsibilities involve assembling, monitoring, maintaining, retrieving, and filing patient information in the electronic health record in accordance with established Health Information Management (HIM) policies and procedures. Proficient in Release of information, HIPAA compliant, Warrants/Subpoena's, Guardianship, and Designation of Personal Representatives including Electronic submission of birth certification to State of New Hampshire, Vital Records. Maintenance of Master Patient Index.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education HS Diploma, GED or Successful Completion of an accredited program through AHIMA or AAPC with certification

Licensure

Registration

Certification(s)

Skills Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills, able to multi-task, able to identify workload priorities and assign appropriately.

Work Experience 1-2 years in HIM or clerical role, Familiarity with EMR workflows, strong attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Maintains the master patient index (MPI) integrity within the current and old systems, manages multiple reports and takes the necessary actions to correct any discrepancies.
2.Notifies HIM Manager, Privacy Officer and Risk Management of any incidents in documentation that may indicate a potential liability issue.
3.Gathers, organizes, reconciles, manages, scans and upload patient records to EMR in a timely manner for patient care, quality and coding/billing, conducting quality checks.
4.Completion/quantitative analysis/deficiency process for all services provided within the facility, reports deficiency to appropriate staff and monitor for completion
5.Responds to Patient Portal queries, such as enrollment requests, or assistance with password resets.
6.Responsible for the accurate, timely submission of electronic birth certifications using the State of New Hampshire Vital Records prescribed software.
7.Maintains Advanced Direct
8.AVH staff push x-ray images to DHMC electronically and burns images to CD as requested.
9.Responsible for retrieving patient records as requested by other staff and/or departments for review. Retrieves and distributes patient records for Professional Practices
10.Receive new patient packets, log, notify appropriate departments, scan documents per policy. Monitors fax inbox.
11.A working knowledge to deal with HIPAA compliant, Warrants/Subpoena's, Guardianship, and Designation of Personal Representative Requests.
12.Complies with NH and federal laws regarding release of information and privacy and hospital-specific policies including STAT requests, reporting the Accounting of Disclosure.
13.Maintains cooperative relationships with various Colleagues, demonstrating ability to handle difficult situations, through an approach that reflects consistency and fairness.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Performs additional duties as assigned
2.Adheres to facility Values, Service Excellence, or Standards of Excellence
3.Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
4.Maintains familiarity and operation of all office equipment necessary to perform duties