HIM Analyst

Duties:

• Validating, processing, and sending copies of medical records for all facilities.
• Responsible for processing all releases in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Verifies authenticity of all authorizations prior to execution focusing on the core elements of an authorization.
• Courteously answers the telephone for both internal and external customers.
• Retrieves, sorts, and stamps all incoming mail in preparation for logging and invoicing. Retrieves faxes and places the faxed documents with the daily mail in chronological order in preparation for processing.
• Logs all release of medical information in the ROI tracking system to indicate the requestor, address, date sent, and the type of documents sent.
• Password protects all electronic media. Certifies medical records as requested/needed.
• Process in-person requests during hours of operation, accept and log payment (cash, check, credit card) as well as validate identity.
• Process incoming checks and validates the medical record in either printed or electronic media form prior to final release.
• Tracks and orders office supplies for the department.
• Forwards all questionable requests for release of information to HIM Supervisor prior to any release of information.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting working with electronic medical record systems.
• Must be able to work independently, exercising critical thinking and demonstrating a high tolerance for task interruption, the ability to multi-task, all the while maintaining a positive helpful attitude.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to manage a large volume of incoming calls for the entire shift.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in release of information.

Education:

Required Education:

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology or bachelor's degree in health information management OR High School diploma with a minimum of 2 years of working in healthcare.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• AHIMA credential

Languages:

• English: Read, Write, Speak

Certifications & Licenses:

• AHIMA credential