HIM Document Specialist II - West Campus

Job Summary

We are searching for a HIM Document Specialist II-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will Works independently to provide coverage for a variety of tasks associated with a remote records room(s). Routine Medical Record Department technical processing functions include: record retrieval and delivery, chart pick up, record processing for completion, assembly, analysis, transcription processing, physician assistance, microfilm processing, the release of information, chart locator updates, chart release, chart deficiency, telephone coverage utilizing appropriate customer service skills, and filing.

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Responsibilities

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Process routine disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI) to patients, families, insurance companies, attorneys, etc. according to federal/state laws and regulations and non-routine disclosure of PHI in response to court orders and subpoenas.
• Retrieves, delivers, compiles, scans, and processes medical records.
• Analyzes medical records for accuracy. Analyzes medical records for deficiency with JCAHO standards, medical staff by-laws, rules, and regulations for accuracy. Follows the department analysis guidelines. Interprets notes to determine whether there are deficiencies in medical records. Determines appropriate physicians to complete deficiencies in the medical records. Assist others in resolving problem charts. Enters deficiencies into the Electronic Health Records.
• Processes STAT requests, walk-ins, and transfers.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, physicians, staff, and all other customers.

Qualifications

Skills & Requirements

• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ experience working with electronic records

Company Profile

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.  At Texas Children’s Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the patients and their families that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.