Rochester Regional Health

Lead, HIM Regulatory Specialist

Rochester Regional Health

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $19 - $22 per hour

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborates with peers in the development and standardization of improved and automated workflows within the electronic medical record system and other applicable systems.
  • Participates in EHR design and build sessions.
  • Assists management in development of training documentation/instructions for end users.
  • Assists management in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Assists management in training team members on new functionality/workflows.
  • Provides feedback to management on performance issues or concerns.
  • Participates in data capture and reporting through the writing and development of ad-hoc reports from the EHR and other applicable systems.
  • Knowledgeable in data and reporting manipulation through Excel, as well as the ability to use other components of the Microsoft Suite.
  • Assists with answering questions and addressing issues in the absence of the manager.
  • Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the function based area and is a super user for both internal and external team members/customers.
  • Assists with prioritizing workflows.
  • Oversees deficiency management activities related to physician notification and sanctioning with regard to record deficiencies.
  • Oversees creation of reports of incomplete and delinquent medical records for distribution to appropriate hospital administrators.
  • Prepares audit reports to be shared with upper level administrative and faculty members as well as hospital committees and workgroups.
  • Serves as an expert in deficiency management for the HIM department as well as non-HIM employees or staff members seeking information.
  • Requires analytical skills to analyze performance data and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains assigned work queues for chart completion.
  • Oversees the suspension process applicable to each facilities bylaws.
  • Participates in cross coverage support of other function based areas as needed and at the discretion of the manager.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in Health Information Management or other Healthcare setting.
  • 3+ years of experience in Regulatory Operations.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding health information.
  • Excellent computer and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
  • Self-motivated and able to adapt to shifting priorities in support of clinical and business operations.
  • Excellent verbal, written and active listening communication skills are required.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills are necessary.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following computer systems: Epic electronic medical record system, Cerner, Meditech, or other third party electronic medical record system.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Document Management systems preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of medical transcription guidelines (The AHDI Book of Style for Medical Transcription, 3rd edition) and practices.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, and the applicable medical specialties preferred.
  • High school Diploma, required. Associates Degree, preferred. - Documentation Integrity (AHDI) strongly preferred. - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred. Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) by the Association for Healthcare Preferred.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Health Information ManagementRegulatory Operationsdata manipulationreport writingdeficiency managementmedical transcription guidelinesmedical terminologyAnatomy & Physiologyclinical medicineproblem-solving
Soft Skills
customer serviceadaptabilitycommunicationcritical thinkingactive listeningself-motivationtime managementconfidentialityanalytical skillssystems thinking
Certifications
Documentation Integrity (AHDI)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS)