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Posted: 31-Jan-25
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Internal Number: 24019809
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Information Management (HIM) Associate position is accountable for a wide variety of functions within the HIM department which include the following: completion of birth registry requirements (to include Acknowledgement of Paternity), scanning and quality control of medical record documents, release of information and record completion functions. The specific functions assigned rely on the complexity and staffing needs of the facility.
WORK MODEL
No remote or hybrid options available.
This position is not an analytical position. It is a position requiring onsite capability for our Round Rock, Tx Medical Center which includes but is not limited to rounds to the units for paperwork, possibly working with new parents to obtain baby information for birth certificates, scanning in documents to our system and working with colleagues located at the Round Rock Medical Center and/or partners outside of our hospital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Monitors and assigns medical record deficiencies to appropriate provider for completion, completes medical record suspension, and monitors chart completion for coding.
- Processes legal birth certificates according to State laws and hospital policy.
- Retrieves medical records from unit, prep, scan and index documents and perform quality control of documents with EHR
- Performs release of information to ensure compliance with policy and State Federal requirements.
- Research, troubleshoot, and resolve documentation issues on accounts.
- Perform Proxy processing to ensure compliance with BSW policy and State and Federal requirements.
- Assist physicians with completing legal death certificates according to State laws and hospital policy.
- Cross trained and provide backup coverage for all job functions of HIM Technician.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Proficient computer and work processing skills.
- Excellent 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 - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
- Preferably in a healthcare setting
- Birth certificate knowledge would be ideal but is not a requirement
