Senior HIM Specialist - Scanning en UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EParticipates as an essential member of the Health Information Management Department for the by ensuring that an individual%27s health data and information is accurate, complete, accessible, confidential, and secure. The Senior HIM Specialist is responsible for assisting with the collection, processing, maintenance, disclosure and transportation of protected patient health information via paper and/or electronic format in a manner that is in compliance with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. Provides input, suggestions and follow-up to the team%27s leadership to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all assigned duties and tasks without comprising the integrity of patient information.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork Schedule - %3C/strong%3EThis is NOT a remote or hybrid position. The position is Mon-Fri and the shift will be 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years of health care experience and proof of completed vocational certificate or Degree which also supports the domain of the HIM field or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E3 years of health care experience, business, and/or HIM experience in lieu of vocational certificate.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EAdditional education in HIM, Business or related field which supports the domain of the HIM field may be considered in lieu of experience.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EGeneral Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EFunctions as a %27superuser%27 for new software applications or upgrades in existing applications and assists in training of assigned team members.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides back up coverage as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUtilizes the electronic medical record, health information systems, and other electronic healthcare and departmental applications with accuracy and precision due to a good working knowledge of technology and the health information management process and procedures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms and monitors special projects in order to meet turnaround times, production standards, and project deadlines.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECommunicates all known concerns, customer complaints, and other information that might adversely affect the UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) or department, to HIM Management.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFosters in building a cooperative, supportive, productive, and efficient team that while serving as a mentor.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPromotes team engagement.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProtects the privacy and security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides outstanding customer service to all HIM customers, UTSW clinics and other UTSW departments when answering phones, assisting with health information management questions, and concerns or as the appropriate need arises.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EROI Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EVerifies updates, maintains, and retrieves patient health information in paper and/or electronic format for authorized personnel.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAccurately monitors, reviews, data enters and processes requests for release of information and validate that the requests and medical records are complete, accurate, within the required timeline, and in compliance with the State and Federal guidelines.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors and performs various radiology film library functions upon request including calling and corresponding with patients and other department staff via in-person, telephone, email or fax.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors and executes the timely and accurate uploading of external CDs/DVDs and/or printing and digitizing of films upon request.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EScanning Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPrepares, indexes, and scans protected patient health information documentation in the electronic medical record while ensuring quality.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms quality checks of scanned medical documents within the established guidelines without co-worker bias.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETranscription Functions%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors, verifies, faxes, sends, notifies, and corrects transcribed documents utilizing the electronic medical record, the established internal and external communications systems, directories and transcription system.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEMPI Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors, reviews, verifies, merges, corrects, and updates information concerning patient%27s medical record numbers and demographic information in the electronic medical record and other established systems.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ERecord Management Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ERetrieves, delivers, and re-files patient medical record utilizing the established electronic chart locator system.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ECourier Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors and transports patient health information to and from departments as needed and requested.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETransports medical records as needed in a state-owned vehicle and must be able to pass a TX DOT background check.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EInpatient Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ERe-analyzes medical records for completeness and applies deficiencies as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResponsible for coordinating the weekly suspension process,%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResponsible for coordinating the daily operative scheduling suspension process.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReports Performance Improvement audit results to all designated staff.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResponsible for prep and analysis for discharged patients.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EGeneral Functions%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAdheres to all UTSW and Departmental policies and procedures%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECultivates a shared vision for the department that is consistent with the UTSW vision and strategic initiatives by upholding the departmental leadership, expectations, customer service, professionalism, standards, process and other departmental strategies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDuties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Solicitar ahora