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Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center Health Information Integrity Specialist II - 40 hrs/wk, 1st shift in Findlay, Ohio

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The primary purpose of this position is to support the integrity of the electronic health record (EHR) by ensuring the record is complete, accurate, and that health information is available timely to support clinical care, expedite coding and billing and healthcare operations. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES HIIS II associates may have varying responsibilities depending on operational needs with the objective to cross train in multiple or all functions to the extent possible and determined necessary. Duty 1: Knowledgeable and proficient in job functions within the Health Information Integrity section in order to provide coverage, as needed and provide support on special projects, as assigned. This includes the ability to scan/index documents, analyze medical record to identify and record all deficiencies present, and compliantly respond to requests for release of information. Participates in committees, task forces, and/or projects as assigned. Duty 2: Supports the medical staff suspension process, under the direction of the HIS leadership. This includes monitoring incomplete/delinquent medical records, sending physician letters, physician phone calls, tracking the process and implementing physician suspension when necessary. Provides assistance to maintaining the cross-coverage agreement signature process. Duty 3: Possesses a general knowledge of the Electronic Health Record to support and provide general assistance to Medical Staff providers in response to inquiries related to completion of health record deficiencies, queries, location of documents within the EHR, etc. Collaborates with others as necessary to address additional system needs of provider. Manages assigned HIM-related work queues such as the Refused Orders/Documents queue. Duty 4: Monitors the compliance of physician documentation through routine audits. Possesses a thorough understanding of the Joint Commission Record of Care standards, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, requirements of the Medical Staff Bylaws, and other pertinent guidelines. Duty 5: Acts as a catalyst to assist in resolving outstanding documentation issues to support and expedite record completion for account coding and finalization. This includes collaborating with the coding teams and communicating with departments, providers, and external entities requiring additional documentation. Duty 6: Supports BVHS's clinical collaboration with Mayo Clinic through the submission of all eConsult and eTumor Board requests. Responsible for monitoring the Mayo eHealth Coordinator pool and compiling necessary records, imaging, and pathology. Maintains communication with the ordering physician regarding the status of the eConsult or eTumor Board request through completion. Duty 7: Compiles/runs reports to support HIS operations, including the DNFC and DNFB. Assists in identifying trends that offer an opportunity to improve efficiencies in processes. Duty 8: Designs forms, builds/maintains structure, and assists training the end-users in Forms Fast application. Works collaboratively with clinical areas, the print shop, and IT Forms Fast/Imprint representative. Lends support to Forms Committee as required. Duty 9: Resolves issues related to the Master Patient Index (MPI) by accurately correcting identified issues, such as duplicate medical record numbers or incorrect encounters assigned to a MRN, or assist with canceling encounters to support the integrity of the EHR. Provides collaborative support to shared inboxes to address and resolve tasks. Duty 10: Receives and assesses medical record amendment requests from patients, legal representatives, and other authorizedApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjAxMzg2LjEwNTA4QGJsYW5jaGFyZHZhbGxleWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

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