HIM Legal Specialist I
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare - Corporate is in need of HIM Legal Specialist I right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Tennessee. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Grade 14
JOB SUMMARY:
Coordinates the release of protected health information (PHI) from multiple storage media, including electronic records, ! while utilizing ROI specific-software to process medical record requests. Reviews requests and authorizations to release PHI as well as medical record documentation to ensure completion and accuracy as well as compliance with State and Federal guidelines prior to release. Collaborates with internal and external parties in person, by telephone, and in writing to accomplish established Departmental goals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.
EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED :
Degree in Health Information Management or 3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting
Currently credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technologist or or other healthcare certification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and prepare complex data in verbal, written or electronic format to include medico-legal documents, policies, procedures, reports, technica! l manuals, and/or presentation materials.
Ability to commu! nicate effectively and negotiate with all levels of Associates, leadership staff, physicians, attorneys, paralegals, patients, family members and/or other internal and external customers.
Ability and temperament to work with minimal to no supervision and to exercise independent judgment in problem solving while organizing multiple tasks/projects, and setting priorities effectively.
Knowledge of the revenue cycle in an enterprise hospital setting as well as in depth knowledge of complex disease processes, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Proficiency in computer usage including database and spreadsheet preparation/analysis, word processing programs, file saving, email, PDF file manipulation, importing and exporting of electronic files, computerized data entry, and navigation of electronic medical record keeping-systems and software
Operation of scanning, copying, record-archive, and faxing equipment and multi-line phone system and proficient use o! f computer software applications including MSOffice and Adobe Acrobat Suites of products.
Knowledge of release of information and medical record documentation requirements related to HIPAA, CMS, State/Federal, MLHC-internal, and/or JCAHO requirements
Ability to identify, and communicate trends, needs, and/or opportunities for personal and/or professional development or improvement with regard to ROI/HIM legislative updates, or other changes to release of information guidelines , rules, policies, systems, and/or processes.
Understanding of MLHC organizational policies and procedures with an ability and willingness to seek out and accept change
55-60 WPM typing preferred, minimum of 45 WPM is required
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This occupation will be started on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:39:12 GMT
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