Health Information Assistant

2 weeks ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Nexus Staff Inc. Full time

Job Title: Health Information Assistant - RHIT Certified

Employment Type: Contract

Work Hours: 8am- 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Job Description:

Nexus Staff Inc. is seeking a skilled Health Information Assistant to support our Health Information Management (HIM) department. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certificate and be responsible for the following duties:

  • Compile daily census reports for inpatient, outpatient, and residential units.
  • Prepare daily, monthly, yearly, and fiscal statistical reports as needed.
  • Review, code, and input various health information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Assemble and maintain inpatient, outpatient, and residential medical records according to regulations.
  • Perform discharge and concurrent analysis on inpatient, outpatient, and residential records.
  • Code new and discharge diagnoses using DSM-V and ICD-10 codes.
  • Monitor and audit inpatient and outpatient records for UCR compliance; compile delinquent record reports as needed.
  • Receive notices of changes in policy, procedures, or requirements relative to medical record maintenance and communicate these changes to unit, clinical, and clerical staff as needed.
  • Reply to written requests for information according to the Office of Mental Health Privacy guidelines and the BPC privacy policy.
  • Retrieve records as needed for release of information requests and staff requests.
  • Assist with qualitative and quantitative auditing as necessary, including any ad hoc auditing.
  • Run criminal history searches on all admissions and discharges and report findings to the legal coordinator and social worker.
  • Act as systems administrator for EMR, including granting permissions/access and voiding documents.
  • Assist in training new staff and creating job aids.
  • Review billing error reports generated through financial systems and advise the patient resource office of issues or work with staff to correct deficiencies.
  • Monitor HIM helpdesk requests.
  • Assist with survey readiness activities and preparation.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certificate.
  • Strong knowledge of DSM-V and ICD-10 coding.
  • Experience with electronic medical records, preferably EMR.
  • Ability to compile and analyze statistical reports.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Miscellaneous Information:

  • Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
  • We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
  • Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.


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