COMPLETE EHR Deficiency Analyst - Work At Home

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Job Description Summary:

The HIM Deficiency Analyst is responsible for the concurrent and retrospective review of medical records for timely required documentation to ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, accreditation agencies, regulatory bodies and medical staff rules and regulations.  Provides assistance to providers to resolve deficiencies and uses data management techniques to trend areas of improvement opportunity.  The HIM Deficiency Analyst works with HIM and other department staff to ensure the accurate and timely completion of patient medical records.  Provides clerical support and consult for other HIM functions.  Completes weekly physician suspension of privileges report and manages deficiencies both currently and post-discharge to ensure that all required documentation is present, and that all entries have been properly authenticated before the medical record is determined as complete. Major function requires analysis and interpretation of data using inferential methods to affect departments desired results producing quality of work in a timely manner to assure accurate and efficient chart completion for accurate patient care. By using critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, this position will identify the root cause of a problem in all functions of deficiency analysis.

This position requires a high level of detail and must maintain strong independent work habits with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates and clinical staff regarding Health Information Management processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree, High School or GED

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to medical records is required.  Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, proficient and/or experience with an electronic health record and/or a document imaging system, problem-solving skills, and excellent multi-tasking skills. Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.  Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to problem solve, organize, and prioritize workload and to think and work independently. 

Ability to utilize deductive reasoning by researching, identifying, and retrieving patient clinical information from a variety of electronic sources and adapt to changing technology.  Must be able to understand and interpret Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.  Ability to be a team player in a team-oriented environment. 

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Corporate HIM

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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment