We are seeking an HIM Analyst – Document Integrity Management to:
Support front end speech technology and optimization of physician usage – including travel to Swedish American Clinics/Hospitals frequently
Analyst usage reports to identify trending for optimization and training opportunities
Training and technical support as needed
Education:
Minimum – Training in areas of health information technology, medical terminology, personnel management, and records management normally acquired through two years of college level study.
Preferred – Associate degree or college level study leading to a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification by the American Health Information Management Association or an associate degree in information technology.
Work Experience:
Minimum –
Two years’ experience in technical computer related support/analysis or application support/analysis, design and problem resolution.
Additional years of education such as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), may be substituted for years of experience.
Preferred –
More than one year of project management experience.
Experience in health care environment and EMR management.
More than one-year experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) technology work in support of the healthcare environment, and chart review workflows and processes.
Two years’ transcription experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Preferred –
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Epic Care Ambulatory certification.
Chart Deficiency Tracking Epic Certification.
Chart Corrections Epic Certification.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and disease processes sufficient to clearly understand the content of medical records, understand the information needs of care providers and to translate these needs into operational systems.
Extensive knowledge of inpatient and outpatient medical chart order.
Advanced skills in information technology experience with demonstrated application knowledge to build/develop new content within the EHR, as well as to communicate with other technical professionals.
Ability to identify documentation and medical record form(s) problems and make independent decisions within the scope of one’s job responsibilities.
Demonstrated success in developing and providing training programs.
Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to maintain composure in difficult and complex communications with physicians and other professionals.
Strong analytical skills to translate current system set-up and procedures into Health Link effectively.
Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information.
Advanced knowledge of and ability to use computers including various software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Operational knowledge of information systems to include paper-based medical records, computer supported clinical information, knowledge of chart tracking, incomplete chart processing and database applications.
Knowledge of TJC standards, federal and state regulations and UWHC hospital policies and procedures governing and completeness, accuracy and timeliness of medical record documentation.
Knowledge of indices and filing systems necessary to file, store, and retrieve records and information from paper and electronic record systems.
Effective human relations abilities:
Ability to collaborate within alliances and promote teamwork.
Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, visitors, faculty, referring physicians and external stakeholders.
Detail oriented and ability to be self-motivated to complete duties in a timely manner.
Ability to work occasional off-hours schedules as required.
Critical thinking: looking at documents and or electronic information.
Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Work Schedule:
This full-time, 40 hours per week opportunity will work the following schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.
UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
