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BJC HealthCare is seeking a Sr. HIM Specialist to join our release of information team! Hybrid, must be located in Mo. or IL.
Overview BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations.
Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit.
That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development. BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St.
Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
Role Purpose The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist maintains, retains and discloses the official record of care. This position supports the areas of patient safety, continuity of care, patient privacy and ensures the proper release of medical records and information in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities Manages the completion of the medical record in accordance with regulatory standards and internal medical staff bylaws, including collaboration with providers up to and including recommendation of suspension of privileges.
Reviews requests for release of information in accordance with HIPAA defined regulations; provides a complete and reproducible medical record in the format and delivery as defined by the requestor; maintains patient confidentiality at all times, as well as the additional requirements related to the release of sensitive information (ie. behavioral health, alcohol and/or drug abuse, psychotherapy notes, HIV, and AIDS).
Reviews, analyzes and maintains data integrity within the MPI and electronic health record, to include the remediation of duplicate medical record numbers, overlays and correction of clinical and demographic information; performs scheduled audited analysis of medical record documentation; collaborates with compliance, risk management, BJC leadership, source and downstream systems to ensure prompt resolution. Manages the form distribution application, including the design, review and governance of additional forms; takes action to decommission forms, and standardizes electronic & paper documentation across the system; acts as a liaison between the health system and the forms vendor; collaborates with electronic medical record analysts.
Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Benefits Summary . *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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