HIM Analyst

Job Responsibilities:
-Verifies authenticity of all authorizations prior to execution focusing on the core elements of an authorization.
-Courteously answers the telephone for both internal and external customers.
-Retrieves, sorts and stamps all incoming mail in preparation for logging and invoicing. Retrieves faxes and places the faxed documents with the daily mail in chronological order in preparation for processing.
-Logs all release of medical information in the ROI tracking system to indicate the requestor, address, date sent, and the type of documents sent.
-Password protects all electronic media. Certifies medical records as requested/needed.
-Process in person requests during hours of operation, accept and log payment (cash, check, credit card) as well as validate identity.
-Process incoming checks and validates the medical record in either printed or electronic media form prior to final release.
-Tracks and orders office supplies for the department.
-Forwards all questionable request for release of information to HIM Supervisor prior to any release of information.

Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting working with electronic medical record systems.
-Must be able to work independently, exercising critical thinking and demonstrating a high tolerance for task interruption, the ability to multi-task, all the while maintaining a positive helpful attitude.
-Excellent verbal communication.
-Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
-Must be able to manage a large volume of incoming calls for the entire shift.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Experience in release of information.

Required Education:
-Associate degree in Health Information Technology or bachelor's degree in health information management
OR
-High School diploma with a minimum of 2 years of working in healthcare.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Must have RHIA or RHIT certification