Part Time

At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
NOTE: The hours for this role Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm.
Under regular supervision of the HIM Supervisor the HIM Specialist analyzes electronic medical records to ensure they are complete and accurate ensuring the quality of health information in various systems for timely
Uses of HIM EMR applications to identify and process incomplete electronic medical records.
Assigns chart deficiencies for completion of specific documents to the appropriate physician according to established policies and procedures in the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the workflows in the electronic system in order to follow the flow of the medical record and to assure completion of documentation in the electronic record.
Performs analysis and reanalysis of records as required and update-required system to reflect status changes to the record.
Abstracts data and information electronically to complete the following functions ie: operative report monitoring, Cerbatch application monitoring, 3808 process, death and birth certificate process.
Monitors dictation and transcription processes and systems
Ensures charts/documents are in the correct folder in the EMR.
Ensures charts/documents are in the correct folder in the EMR.
Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.
Resolves conflict directly with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue cannot be resolved. Provides co-workers with a status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of the office off the unit, or away from the department
Respectful, courteous and professional in all forms of communication and follows facility’s service communication protocol in all interactions.
Refrains from use of personal cell phone in HIM department
Makes every effort to answer telephone calls within three rings, introducing himself/herself, department and title (if appropriate). Offers further assistance to the caller upon completing the conversation.
Always mindful of voice and language in public.
Excellent customer assistance and relations with all customers, patients/clients and, physicians
Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospital’s dress code. Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth, development and professional knowledge and competency.
Adheres to all UM Capital ’sand department policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and professional behavior standards. Does not exceed Hospital guidelines in reference to attendance, punctuality, and use of sick and unplanned absences. Licensure/Certification/Registration:
~ AA in Health Information Technology or related field; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred or one year of significant experience with acute care inpatient and or outpatient health information management in lieu of an academic year, e.g., 4 or more years of acute care electronic medical record experience will be considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Recognizes medical record documentation required content.
Detail-oriented/analytical abilities with the EMR applications, e.g., Cerner, SMS, EPIC, Meditech, Onbase,EDM/PICIS.
Understanding of chart analysis and records flow and completion in a paper and in electronic formats.
Ability to identify incomplete documents such as operative reports, verbal orders, history and physicals.
Preferred Proficiency and knowledge with Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications, PowerPoint.
Competent knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to work and communicate (verbally and written) with all levelsof hospital personnel, including physicians, clinicians, and patients.
Good organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines and shifting schedules.
Understands and practices confidentiality policies and procedures.
Computer literacy and possess hardware/software troubleshooting knowledge and capabilities.
Standard Office Equipment knowledge of: fax machine, copy machine, computer keyboard; scanning
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