Health Information Management Analyst
Summary
Analyzes patient medical records for completeness and regulatory compliance, clears documentation deficiencies, and ensures accurate data entry in a healthcare setting.
Job Schedule: Full-Time
*MUST RESIDE IN OR*
Your experience matters
Willamette Valley Medical Center is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a HIM Analyst joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Job Summary:
The Health Information Management Analyst is responsible for assembling and reviewing all inpatient, short stay surgery, rehab, and observation records for accuracy and completeness of documentation Reports to: Director Health Information Management FLSA: NonExempt
How you'll contribute:
A HIM Analyst who excels at this role:
- Analyzes the medical record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations.
- Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate.
- Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.
- Completes birth and fetal death certificates.
- Provides state with necessary birth information within state required timeframe, as needed.
- Must perform HIM Tech duties as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
- Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology preferred
- Licenses: RHIT or RHIA eligible and Preferred
- 6 months HIM/Medical Records experience - Preferred.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement:
Willamette Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”