Medical Records Job In Tyler, Texas
Health Information Management Technician Identity Specialist
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Tyler, Texas 75701 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
The HIM Technician - Identity Specialist position shall be responsible for combining duplicate medical record numbers and managing patient overlays within the enterprise master patient index. They will be responsible for prioritizing and managing duplicate/identity work queues. This position will maintain accuracy and integrity of the Master Patient Index. This position will coordinate with internal and external cross-functional teams to address any patient identity concerns within the systems EMPI to maintain patient safety.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the integrity of the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) by:
- Prioritize and manage duplicate medical records and overlays through system based workques
- Assist and manage chart corrections
- Perform account merges and unmerges
- Identifies all errors to include but not limited to; spelling, date of birth, sex and social security number, Jr/Sr, etc.
- Work collaboratively with hospital staff and healthcare affiliates to ensure resolution to patient identity errors
- Identify and report opportunities for education based on findings for created duplicates or overlays
- Performs any additional duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred
- Two years of college, enrolled in RHIT program, or HIM certificate program, or equivalent work experience
- Epic / Meditech training preferred
- Problem solving skills
- able to work independently or with a group
- follow policy and procedure
- ensure completeness and timeliness of medical record documentation
- participate in KPI /Quality programs
- strong trouble shooting skills
- data analytics concepts
- Minimum three years HIM experience within an Acute Care Hospital setting or MPI experience
- RHIT preferred
- RHIA preferred
Work Type:
Full Time
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