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GENERAL DUTIES

HIM Analyst performs analysis on all assigned charts for the organization:

Assigns chart deficiencies with an accuracy rate of 95% per month. Verifies each chart deficiency is assigned to the correct provider. Maintains a two-day turnaround on all charts assigned to the analysis workflows. Monitors the transcription system to ensure that any transcribed documents are on the correct encounters for completion.

Acts as the physician liaison and HIM lead for chart completion. Monitors charts approaching delinquency and contacts physicians when necessary to facilitate chart completion:

Calls physicians when an issue is identified for chart completion. Assists HIM Analyst with issues when assigning chart deficiencies. Responsible for monitoring the deficiencies preventing coding queue in Epic and addressing issues for the chart to be completed. Organizes and sets priorities to ensure that objectives are met regarding chart completion. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with physicians and staff. Communicates effectively with all personnel involved in the processing of medical records and HIM operations.

Monitors all delinquent charts for completion by generating notification letters to the medical staff for completion:

Identifies physicians that will be placed on suspension due to incomplete / delinquent medical records. Runs reports and identifies all delinquent charts. Reviews all delinquent reports to ensure the deficiency is correct and assigned to the correct physician / provider. Generates notification letters to physicians for incomplete and delinquent charts as assigned by the facility's policy. Escalates appropriate issues to the HIM Management as needed for assistance.

Understands and applies all applicable policies and procedures with regards to HIM Operations:

Follows appropriate policy and procedures with regards to chart completion and deficiency tracking according to each facilities bylaws, rules and regulations. Completes other duties and projects as assigned, including but not limited to, assisting with other projects as needed.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Combination of appropriate education and work experience is required:

High School Diploma and 4 years of office experience.

Associates’ Degree in Health Information Management or related field and 2 years of office experience.

Bachelors degree or the successful completion of an HIM Internship and 1 year of office experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer technology, including familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Capable of gathering data and making sound decisions in the best interest of the organization
• Excellent communication with written and verbal skills
• Communicates effectively without the supervision of other team members and management
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and resolve issues independently
• Working knowledge of standards and legal requirements for all aspects of health care regulations
• Familiarity with EPIC or other Electronic Health Records system

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Light: Light physical requirements- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

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• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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