Senior HIM Specialist
Dallas, Texas
Employer: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Industry: Professional & Executive
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Why UT Southwestern?
With 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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles
UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.
Experience and Education
High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years health care experience required. Proof of completed vocational certificate or degree which also supports the domain of the HIM field is required
OR
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of health care experience, business, and/or HIM experience in lieu of vocational certificate.
Additional education in HIM, Business or related field which supports the domain of the HIM field may be considered in lieu of experience.
Job Duties
WILL PERFORM SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS.
• SCANNING/TRANSCRIPTION FUNCTIONS 12. Prepares, indexes, and scans protected patient health information documentation in the electronic medical record while ensuring quality. Performs quality checks of scanned medical documents within the established guidelines without co-worker bias. Monitors, verifies, faxes, sends, notifies, and corrects transcribed documents utilizing the electronic medical record, the established internal and external communications systems, directories and transcription system.
• EMPI FUNCTIONS 13. Monitors, reviews, verifies, merges, corrects, and updates information concerning patient¿s medical record numbers and demographic information in the electronic medical record and other established systems.
• RECORD MANAGEMENT/COURIER FUNCTION 14. Retrieves, delivers, and re-files patient medical record utilizing the established electronic chart locator system. Monitors and transports patient health information to and from departments as needed and requested. Transports medical records as needed in a state-owned vehicle and must be able to pass a TX DOT background check.
• INPATIENT FUNCTIONS 15. Re-analyzes medical records for completeness and applies deficiencies as needed. 16. Responsible for coordinating the weekly suspension process. 17. Responsible for coordinating the daily operative scheduling suspension process. 18. Reports Performance Improvement audit results to all designated staff. 19. Responsible for prep and analysis for discharged patients.
• GENERAL FUNCTIONS 20. Adheres to all UTSW and Departmental policies and procedures. Cultivates 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. 21. Duties 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.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT 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.
With 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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles
UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.
Experience and Education
High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years health care experience required. Proof of completed vocational certificate or degree which also supports the domain of the HIM field is required
OR
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of health care experience, business, and/or HIM experience in lieu of vocational certificate.
Additional education in HIM, Business or related field which supports the domain of the HIM field may be considered in lieu of experience.
Job Duties
WILL PERFORM SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS.
- GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1. Functions as a 'superuser' for new software applications or upgrades in existing applications and assists in training of assigned team members. 2. Provides back up coverage as needed. 3. Utilizes 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. 4. Performs and monitors special projects in order to meet turnaround times, production standards, and project deadlines. 5. Communicates all known concerns, customer complaints, and other information that might adversely affect the UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) or department, to HIM Management. 6. Protects the privacy and security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. 7. Provides 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.
• SCANNING/TRANSCRIPTION FUNCTIONS 12. Prepares, indexes, and scans protected patient health information documentation in the electronic medical record while ensuring quality. Performs quality checks of scanned medical documents within the established guidelines without co-worker bias. Monitors, verifies, faxes, sends, notifies, and corrects transcribed documents utilizing the electronic medical record, the established internal and external communications systems, directories and transcription system.
• EMPI FUNCTIONS 13. Monitors, reviews, verifies, merges, corrects, and updates information concerning patient¿s medical record numbers and demographic information in the electronic medical record and other established systems.
• RECORD MANAGEMENT/COURIER FUNCTION 14. Retrieves, delivers, and re-files patient medical record utilizing the established electronic chart locator system. Monitors and transports patient health information to and from departments as needed and requested. Transports medical records as needed in a state-owned vehicle and must be able to pass a TX DOT background check.
• INPATIENT FUNCTIONS 15. Re-analyzes medical records for completeness and applies deficiencies as needed. 16. Responsible for coordinating the weekly suspension process. 17. Responsible for coordinating the daily operative scheduling suspension process. 18. Reports Performance Improvement audit results to all designated staff. 19. Responsible for prep and analysis for discharged patients.
• GENERAL FUNCTIONS 20. Adheres to all UTSW and Departmental policies and procedures. Cultivates 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. 21. Duties 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.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT 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.
Created: 2024-09-06
Reference: 801138
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Dallas
ZIP: 75287
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