HIM Processor-2

Role:
The Health Information Management (HIM) Processor is responsible for assembling, analyzing, and maintaining medical records according to established procedure.

Qualifications: • High School or GED • Up to one (1) year of office experience, preferably in a medical setting • Health Information Management Certificate or HIT PRO Certificate preferred • Excellent organization and communication skills • Ability to navigate EHR easily • Knowledge of medical record format and content • Detail oriented • Ability to bend and reach overhead Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: • Ensures that medical record is complete before closing discharged patient records. • Obtains physician signatures for certification, and orders are obtained in a timely manner. • Reports any incomplete recertifications 3 days prior to the end of the Benefit Period. • Follows HIM policies and procedures as set by Director of Him & Coding. • Exhibits positive behaviors toward HIM team to ensure that work is done timely. • Scans and indexes paper documents according to a predetermined file layout while maintaining a satisfactory level of accuracy. • Request prior medical records from hospitals and physicians as indicated on the Nursing History and Physical and Team Daily Report. • Files/scans medical record documentation in a timely manner making certain that the patient name and number correlate to the chart. • Monitors the return of all documentation until the chart is complete and escalates any chart deficiencies that have not been resolved. • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. • Performs other duties as requested.