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University of Miami · 16 hours ago

HIM Technician 2 (H)

Medley, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Miami is an academic medical center providing leading-edge patient care and is seeking a full-time Health Information Technician 2. This role is responsible for deficiency management and dictation/transcription processes within the electronic health record, ensuring compliance and accuracy in medical records management.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review medical records and checks for completeness. Ensures confidentiality and protects patient medical records

Complete Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the patient’s medical records based on established standards

Prepares deficiency letters and communicates with physicians’ offices when medical records are incomplete

Answer and respond to medical records inquiries in person, via fax, telephone, and general medical records e-mail in compliance with hospital requirements

Monitor dictation/transcription services for accuracy and completeness including reports and interface work queues

Complies with the hospital requirements, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, State regulations and works closely with the HIPAA Privacy Office to ensure HIPAA compliance

Completes all mandatory training in a timely manner

Participates in special projects, system testing, and new functionality as requested

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Analyzes inpatient, ambulatory surgery, outpatient, and/or behavioral health records following established procedures

Analyzes, reviews, assigns, tracks, and reconciles completion requirements for medical records to ensure compliance with rules and regulations and other standards for billing and coding purposes

Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis according to policy and procedures with an accuracy rate of 95% percent and audits work as required

Notifies physicians weekly with calls and letters of all incomplete and delinquent records. Data is accurately tracked and reported at the time of suspension

Tracks and reports status of documentation requirements for coding purposes such as operative reports needed for coding

Accurately tracks, assigns, and reconciles the status of transcribed medical reports in the electronic deficiency system

Researches and resolves discrepancies in various report queues (dictation reanalysis, etc.) to ensure timely completion

Reports results of special studies such as H&P timeliness and other reports as needed

Assists in preparing the pre-suspension and suspension list and makes updates as necessary

Achieve and maintain quality at 95 % accuracy and meet or exceed productivity standards

Qualification

Health Information ManagementElectronic Health RecordsRHIT CertificationMedical TerminologyJCAHO StandardsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsMultitasking SkillsCustomer ServiceInterpersonal Skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in a teaching and research acute care hospital

Interpersonal, analytical, and multitasking skills

Willingness to be an engaged member of the team

Ability to maintain strong, positive customer service relationships under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively and to provide instruction to customers and patients

Ability to make decisions, exercise independent judgement and work independently with limited supervision

Ability to collaborate as part of a team

Establish priorities and coordinate multiple tasks and simultaneous projects in order to maintain control of workflow

Knowledge, understanding and proper usage of medical terminology, formal or correspondence course

Knowledge of hospital policies procedures and practices, JCAHO standards, State and Federal Regulations

Experience with electronic health records

Competent in the use of computers, working in systems, learn quickly, meet deadlines, and enjoy a process-oriented atmosphere

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with team members, leaders, and members of the medical staff

Ability to understand and follow instructions including department specific procedures

Microsoft Office suite

Preferred

Associate degree preferred

Certification RHIT preferred

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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