Clinical Information System Specialist jobs in Montana

Under the supervision of the Director Finance, is responsible for working closely with all functions and personel in the revenue and HIM Departments. Responsible to maintain patient records and perform a variety of related clerical duties including scanning and scanning validation, chart location and tracking, and facilitation of release of information authorizations and coordinates with the Billings Clinic HIM release of information staff who perform the release of information; and ensures accuracy and completeness of the medical record. Performs charge entry into the financial system and ensures completeness and accuracy of the charge capture process.

Essential Job Functions

Accurately prepares documents for charge entry with completion on a timely basis. Facilitates Release of Information (ROI) requests in coordination with Billings Clinic HIM Department Responsible to verify a compliant authorization has been provided. Routes release of information authorizations requests to Billings Clinic HIM Department for handling and processing. In coordination with the Director of Quality, provides administrative support for the Peer Review Process through gathering records and scheduling meetings. Performs scanning and scanning validations of documents into the Cerner information system for services performed outside the integrated medical record in order to provide a complete medical record to meet patient care needs. Analyzes medical records for chart completion deficiencies as mandated by Medicare, Medicaid and/or other accrediting or regulatory bodies. Determine appropriate physician to provide missing documentation, (i.e., attending physician, surgeon, etc.). Perform re-analysis when physician has supplied missing items to ensure completeness. Assists physicians/providers with chart completion by providing appropriate medical record, responding to questions regarding regulations related to the provision of documentation and updating the deficiency system. Responsible to compile and analyze chart deficiencies weekly and notify physician(s) of aging of deficiencies. Responsible to determine appropriate notification based upon type of deficiency and aging. In accordance with governance outlined in the Medical Staff rules and regulations and policies, determines which physicians are placed on suspension based upon number and type of deficiencies and notifies Medical Staff Office and other departments (i.e., Admitting, Patient Financial Services, etc.). Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance. Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.