Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - M-F

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Supports the operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department by specifically focusing on the quality and efficiency of service delivery performed by release of information, document imaging, master patient index integrity and provider chart completion functions according to Federal, State, and other Regulatory guidelines. Performs or facilitates the correction of incorrect clinical and non-clinical information by utilizing advanced functions within the electronic medical record system. Coordinates chart correction efforts with clinicians, hospital departments, patients and information services. Conducts quality reviews of the HIM functions and assists with developing training documentation Coordinates quantitative medical record completion reviews to ensure documentation compliance with Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory standards. Supports the HIM Department by assisting with performing end-user system testing for upgrades and performs complex end-user HIM functions in the electronic record system for chart corrections. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required: Associates degree from an accredited Health Information Technician program or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below. Active RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) credential by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Currently a Notary Public for the State of Ohio or obtains withing 3 months of employment One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting. Demonstrated knowledge of HIM operations and business impacts of medical record and data integrity issues. Able to plan, coordinate, and execute activities and projects. Demonstrated proficiency with health information management systems and the Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated writing, interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Information Management, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or other related field. Three to five years HIM/revenue cycle experience in a large healthcare facility. Previous experience with the Epic and/or OnBase systems related to HIM functions.

Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.