Phoebe Putney Health System · 15 hours ago
Patient Data Specialist
Albany, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPhoebe Putney Health System is dedicated to supporting patient care and safety through the integrity of patient data. The Patient Data Specialist will ensure accurate patient data management, analyze discrepancies, and maintain communication with patients and regulatory agencies regarding health information.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Collects, analyzes, and provides information to patients and their agents, regulatory agencies, the state of Georgia, and other HIM customers
Handles all requests and inquiries for patient information
Collects and disperses information with accountability to all regulatory requirements and policy and procedures
Meets one-on-one with patients and their agents to facilitate the coordination of their health information, including enrollment in the patient portal, and completion of state mandated vital records
Collects and disperses information on identified errors to appropriate individuals and department
Demonstrates patience, sensitivity, and the ability to diffuse tense situations
Maintain current knowledge and act as an expert resource related to hospital policy, state, and federal regulations including detailed understanding regarding (based on job function): Master Patient Index maintenance including patient identity and demographic data collection
Patient insurance verification and assignment
Collection of data and completion of Vital Records including birth certificates, paternity acknowledgements, and fetal death certificates
Regulations for Vital Records regarding unmarried, divorced, or separated mothers, same sex couples, adoptions (both public and private), surrogate parents, father is deceased or unavailable due to incarceration or military deployment, and minor parents
Medical record completion requirements including timeliness, what constitutes a complete medical record, and documentation requirements
State and federal regulations regarding release of information to patients, their agents and families, regulatory agencies, state of Georgia, and other customers of HIM
HIPAA as it pertains to confidentiality and medical records, including but not limited to release of information and amendment of medical records
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Health Information or High School Diploma or GED and 4 additional years of directly related experience
3 years experience required; must include a combination of Healthcare data collection/monitoring or customer service in medical office/healthcare environment
Preferred
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Company
Phoebe Putney Health System
Phoebe Putney Health System provides cardiovascular medicine, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s health care services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Steiner
President & Chief Executive Officer
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