Health Information Specialist II

Health Information Specialist II

13 weeks contract

100% Remote

Minimum Requirements: Epic EHR, EMPI Identity Potential duplicate patient matching, reviewing patient demographic errors in the EHR.

Job Description:

• Monitors the systems for data quality, efficiency, operation, and data integrity and appropriately escalate issues as they arise.
• Identifies errors, omissions, and duplications in clinical charts and notifies the proper parties regarding corrections.
• Assists in system analysis and the development and documentation of new workflow processes and applications.
• Directs, implements and updates policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality assurance. Implements and enforces policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen
• quality assurance.
• These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job.
• Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).JOB

Accountabilities: Analytical Services

• Performs chart correction process, identifies errors and notifies downstream system owners of required corrections.
• Performs analysis of assigned processes and systems to improve the data integrity of the patients chart
• Coordinates merges of medical records across systems and physical charts, ensuring complete accuracy and following all policies and procedures.
• Works closely with business and clinical operation teams to obtain or create workflow documentation of current applications.

Clerical:

• Performs general clerical tasks, such as monitoring and updating tickets timely, analysing or generating reports.

Safety:

• Participates in quality improvement processes when needed.

Compliance:

• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Performs job responsibilities in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of service

Education:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Typical Experience:

• 1 year recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge:

• Knowledge of patient privacy policies and legislation such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act).
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences and fellow team members.
• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
• Keen problem solving ability; comfortable performing in unforeseen scenarios and quickly changing from one task to another. Effective analytical, problem, and issue resolution experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Electronic Health Records (EHR).Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve department objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work autonomously, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Physical Activities And Requirements:

• See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions

Recruiter Details:

Adil Saifi - Team Lead (IT Recruitment)

Telephone: (201) 524 9600 Ext: 7222 | Direct: (503) 207 6215

Fax: (201) 524 9601

Email: adil@ustechsolutionsinc.com

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.