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JOB SUMMARY

Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is accountable for maintaining the integrity of the legal medical record through assuring compliance with System, State, Federal and Regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, corrections, auditing, examining, reporting, and release of information.

WORK MODEL

100% onsite

Not remote or hybrid at this time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Assists HIM Director with departmental oversight, monitoring of staff productivity, quality, and performance by collecting data and providing findings to HIM Director, serves as operational team lead, new staff training, provides coverage for vacancies and staff time off and as a resource for HIM related technology.
• Performs medical record reviews to screen and examine documentation against regulatory standards, policies, rules and regulations. Aggregates data, reports, monitors for trends and develops improvement plans in collaboration with HIM Director.
• Researches, troubleshoots and resolves documentation issues on accounts to ensure completeness of documentation as outlined in the internal policy documents.
• Performs release of information quality reviews to ensure compliance with policy and State and Federal requirements.
• Assists physicians with medical record completion and provides education including information technology and documentation requirements.
• Processes medical record amendment requests in accordance with policy and State and Federal requirements.
• Performs privacy walk through reviews and works in collaboration with the HIM Director.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
• Proficient computer and work processing skills.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills.
• Ability to review errors and problem solve.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of customers; to include physician, nurses, and patients.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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