HIM Processor Lead

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When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:
The Lead Health Information Management (HIM) Processor is responsible for the coordination of daily operations of medical record maintenance and completion and reporting any delinquencies to the Director of HIM & Coding.

Qualifications:• High School or GED• Up to one (1) year of office experience, preferably in a medical setting• Health Information Management Certificate or HIT PRO Certificate preferred• Excellent organization and communication skills• Ability to navigate EHR easily• Knowledge of medical record format and content• Detail oriented• Ability to bend and reach overhead Competencies:• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.• Advance electronic media skills.• Support Company research and educational activities.• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities:• Ensures that team members are trained and follows HIM policies and procedures.• Ensures that medical record is complete before closing discharged patient records.• Obtains physician signatures for certification, and orders are obtained in a timely manner.• Reports any incomplete recertifications 3 days prior to the end of the Benefit Period.• Follows HIM policies and procedures as set by Director of Him & Coding. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.• Exhibits positive behaviors toward HIM team to ensure that work is done timely.• Scans and indexes paper documents according to a predetermined file layout while maintaining a satisfactory level of accuracy.• Request prior medical records from hospitals and physicians as indicated on the Nursing History and Physical and Team Daily Report.• Files/scans medical record documentation in a timely manner making certain that the patient name and number correlate to the chart.• Monitors the return of all documentation until the chart is complete and escalates any chart deficiencies that have not been resolved.• Performs other duties as requested.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.