HIM Operations Specialist I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Efficiently upload and categorize external records using relevant software, directing documentation to clinicians as necessary.

• Create or select the appropriate patient, encounter, and/or order while assigning the correct document type and description in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Integrate both internal and external clinical documentation from electronic and physical sources via work queues, rounding, eDelivery, or importing into the EHR.

• Review medical records to identify any missing documentation and signatures.

• Assign and modify medical record deficiencies by the responsible provider within the chart management system.

• Offer support and training to clinicians regarding record completion processes.

• Collaborate with Data Integrity and various functional areas to report documentation errors for chart rectification.

• Alert appropriate leadership for quality assessments and privacy investigations.

• Ensure scanned documents are clear, legible, appropriately positioned, and easily readable by end users.

• Act as a point of contact for record completion assistance for clinicians and other healthcare providers.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Generally requires 0-1 years of experience in the healthcare sector.

• Proficient in computer skills and keyboarding.

• Capability to learn Epic, OnBase, Solarity, Microsoft Office, legacy archives, Teams, and various electronic communication and meeting platforms.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment with time constraints.

• Capacity to work independently and make decisions with minimal oversight while upholding quality and productivity standards.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse team setting.

• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and capability to switch tasks while maintaining quality and precision.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Competence in safeguarding protected health information (PHI) and a basic understanding of HIPAA regulations.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and hand movements in a standard office environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for benefits.

• Competitive salary.

• Premium compensation such as shift differentials, on-call pay, and more based on the teammate's role.

• Incentive pay available for select positions.

• Opportunity for annual raises based on performance evaluations.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) programs.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching.

• Additional financial wellness programs.

• Educational Assistance Program.