HIM Specialist (Finance)

Hospital

Parkside provides professional purpose, hope and healing. As a member of our staff, you will be part of a mission-driven team, dedicated to changing lives and changing communities, one patient at a time.

Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is a comprehensive mental healthcare system providing acute in-patient care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. With a focus on society's most vulnerable population, Parkside provides world-class mental health services focused on youth, ages 5 to 26. For over 65 years, Parkside's physicians, therapists, and staff have provided state of the art, patient-centered care that propel families from hopeful to hope-filled. As a center of excellence, we cultivate talent and provide professional purpose. Together we facilitate healing, one patient at a time.

The HIM Specialist performs abstracting of information from patient records. Ensure accuracy and integrity of the medical record data prior to billing. Maintains statistical information for inpatient units. Scans paper documents into the electronic medical record. Processes release of information requests. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forwards monthly statistical reports to specific departments, administration and the director by the 10th day of each month.
• Maintains EHR documentation.
• Prepares medical records for performance improvement studies and service committees, meeting established deadlines.
• Assures that charts are abstracted within 3 days of patient's discharge.
• Pulls requested medical records within time specified. Abstracts information from medical records by keying the information into the computer census abstract system, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate.
• Assumes responsibility for cross-checking quality, accuracy and completeness of abstracts.
• Assists in answering the telephones and taking accurate messages.
• Assists in retrieving charts for physician completion, when necessary.
• Performs performance improvement functions through data collection and documentation review.
• Is familiar with pediatric and SNF charting requirements.
• Must be familiar with the following manuals: Administration, Health Information Management Services, Emergency Management and Safety.
• Maintains hospital requirements, policies and standards on confidentiality.
• Process release of information according to Parkside policy, and Oklahoma law.
• Maintain education regarding HIPAA compliance and standards.
• Maintains fit for duty. Acts in a professional manner and follows all of Parkside policies and procedures.
• Orients new staff members to the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to be organized and flexible, acts appropriately in stressful/emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) plus years experience working inpatient in a similar role
• ROI Specialist Certification a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see the following description.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401K and match start immediately, and includes a generous match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability and more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!