What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Index Specialist position at Spectrum Health Services, Inc.?
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Via data entry, to accurately input, transfer and index scanned patient medical record information into the correct and specific patient’s Electronic Medical Record in order to provide reliable access to these various (e.g. consultation reports, authorization forms, diagnostic and/or imaging test results/reports, etc.) patient care and treatment documents and meet Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
Essential Functions:
Requirements
Job Summary:
Via data entry, to accurately input, transfer and index scanned patient medical record information into the correct and specific patient’s Electronic Medical Record in order to provide reliable access to these various (e.g. consultation reports, authorization forms, diagnostic and/or imaging test results/reports, etc.) patient care and treatment documents and meet Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
Essential Functions:
- Follows EMR scanning, filing and indexing protocols and workflows.
- Recognizes and utilizes clinical terminology, workflows and correlates to insure accuracy of indexing/assigning scanned documents to the proper patient record
- Insures records are scanned and linked to the applicable Centricity OBS terms and flow-sheet criteria
- Make recommendations for workflow modifications (most common is to change the format/content of internal documents) to optimize automation.
- Reviews/researches indexing outcome (by using the DocID) present in the EMR to determine/confirm indexing link (phraseID mapping).
- Utilize indexing (InDxLogic or IDL) training and support systems to effectively interact with other IDL users
- Identify processes that lead to/result with paperless workflows
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
- Establishes effective relationships with co-workers, and other patient care providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Experience in a medical office setting preferred
- Clinical background mostly in medical records/Health Information Management Specialist (HIMS)
- 3 years’ experience in Medical Records (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted).
- Medical Assistant certification a plus
- Detail oriented, problem solver
- Good communication skills
- Good follow through
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of typing keyboards for computer use
- Knowledge of general medical office procedures
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to organize and prioritize
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Cooper University Health Care -
Camden, NJ