Health Information Management System (HIMS) Administrator

Overview

Responsibilities

• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis for completion of the patient’s record including but not limited to signatures, missing data, and other clinical information.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of the physician documentation to ensure that the contents of medical reports contain required elements for completion.
• Conducts deficiency checks regarding incomplete records and sends a deficiency notification to the responsible physicians in accordance with the rules and regulations of the medical staff.
• Identifies discrepancies and errors found in the analysis of the patient’s EMR and suggests corrective actions.
• Performs all activities related to the release of information process, including authorization validation, entering a request and coordinating with internal staff according to established procedures.
• Assists in providing medical record information and coverage by answering the questions and requests of caregivers of the relevant assets and government agencies.
• Ensures medical record availability by scanning and uploading daily documents into the EMR system.
• Identifies and merges duplicate medical record numbers.
• Processes and completes all emergency requests for medical information according to the appropriate guidelines.
• Responds to medical record inquires in person, via telephone or via e-mail.

Qualifications

• A well-rounded background in HIM/Medical Records and direct patient interaction.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• 3+ years of progressive career experience.
• Ability in utilizing health information system (HIS) software and knowledge of Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.