Health Information Analyst (Uthp Medical Records)

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, responsible for ensuring the quality of medical records by verifying for completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. Assembles and analyzes patient data for the purpose of improving patient and controlling costs.

Job Duties:

• Manages the Transcription interface error queue and performs transcription training to providers. Serves as the liaison with the transcription vendor to coordinate updates and issue resolution
• Manages and processes third party pay or audit requested (BCBS, Community First, HEDIS, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, WellMed, etc.)
• Ensures specialization in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for research and special projects.
• Performs quality review of anonymized images to ensure identifiable patient information has been removed from each image.
• Keeps patient information confidential and abides with Privacy and Security regulations.
• Evaluates and reviews Epic MyChart Proxy requests. Uploads MyChart proxy application and legal documents to grant a legal guardian Epic access to health information for children under 18.
• Coordinates with physicians and patients to complete open encounters or records containing deficiencies.
• Trains UTHP clinical staff n new Health Information processes
• Ensures specialization in coding diagnosis and procedures in patient records for research and special projects.
• Receives and processes patient uploaded Advanced Care Planning documents from Epic MyChart for inclusion for inclusion in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Created radiology image CDs to send out to requesting parties for surgical procedures, continuing care, and patient requests.
• Assists HIM leadership with special projects as needed.
• Serves as a LifeImage liaison for clinical staff and as a LifeImage Gatekeeper that reviews and manages radiology image nominations for the UTHP PACS
• Provides coverage for release of information
• Ensures records are properly coded/indexed into the appropriate management system(s)
• Anonymizes radiology images prior to burning on the CD for research study sponsors.
• May conduct reviews of overdue results report and retrieve results from the appropriate facility
• Conducts quality checks on order entry and/or clinical documentation in order to instruct/train end users in the correct method of entry/selection/linking orders to appropriate document levels.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

6 years Health Information or relevant clerical experience is required.