What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Systems Specialist position at Beacon of LIFE (A PACE Program)?
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About Us
BoldAge delivers innovative, creative solutions for PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Our model of care enables older adults to live a meaningful, independent life at home with grace and dignity. We meet the evolving needs of older adults by providing innovative disciplinary solutions that consider both their physical and mental well-being. Our owner operated model is aimed at expanding the ability for older adults to live happily and healthfully in their own homes for as long as possible.
Job Summary
Ensures that all records are stored electronically, and that all information is secure and readily accessible. Prepares standards and guidelines for the appropriate use of electronic records management tools and resources in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information policies and procedures.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
8:00 AM-5:00PM
40 hours
About Us
BoldAge delivers innovative, creative solutions for PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Our model of care enables older adults to live a meaningful, independent life at home with grace and dignity. We meet the evolving needs of older adults by providing innovative disciplinary solutions that consider both their physical and mental well-being. Our owner operated model is aimed at expanding the ability for older adults to live happily and healthfully in their own homes for as long as possible.
Job Summary
Ensures that all records are stored electronically, and that all information is secure and readily accessible. Prepares standards and guidelines for the appropriate use of electronic records management tools and resources in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information policies and procedures.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepares charts for new participants. Purges records and files documents into closed charts. Files documents into active records.
- Implements and administers the electronic medical record and maintains paper medical records as required for participants in the PACE program.
- Requests medical records for any institutionalization (i.e. ED visits, hospitalizations)
- Participates in orientation to the electronic medical record and provides updates and troubleshoots problems with the system as required.
- Prepares a long-term plan for electronic records management, including standards and guidelines, based on business goals.
- Works with the Compliance Officer and legal counsel to evaluate, and create strategies for complying with, established and emerging government regulations regarding records storage and maintenance.
- Creates and implements strategies for records storage, security, longevity, and ongoing preservation.
- Ensures that all records generated electronically are coherently uniform in structure and appearance.
- Develops and implements standards and guidelines for the acquisition and appropriate use of electronic records management tools and resources.
- Ensures that authorized personnel or government agencies, as applicable to the situation, can rapidly and efficiently retrieve stored electronic records for examination.
- In coordination with the Director of Quality Assurance and/or the Compliance Officer, releases information according to HIPAA and Protected Health Information policies and procedures.
- Prepares EMR records for surveys by outside agencies and other program needs as required.
- Sends for medical information for participants at time of intake and as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Maintains paper documents as required. Files documents into active records and purges records and files.
- Maintains a safe working environment.
- Follows all Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
- Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families. Protects the confidentiality of all participant information.
- Participates in and supports the Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
- Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
- Performs other duties as required and requested.
- Minimum of an associate’s degree. Bachelor’s Degree in Library/Information Sciences preferred
- One year of experience in Medical Records or other clerical setting in long term care environment.
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
- Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
- Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Advanced knowledge of record keeping and document imaging technologies, protocols, and development tools.
- Direct experience working with various forms of storage media, including paper, digitally scanned images, disk, tape, CD-ROM, etc.
- Working knowledge of archiving and publishing tools.
- Hands-on experience with content storage servers and a range of database platforms.
- Understanding of basic project management principles.
- Excellent knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
8:00 AM-5:00PM
40 hours
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