Health Information Management Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm

Location: On Site - 100 Madison Avenue Morristown NJ

Pay: $30-34/hr based on experience and certifications

Job Summary:
The HIM Analyst is tasked with the responsibility of validating, processing and sending copies of medical records for all Atlantic Health facilities, including Atlantic Medical Group, Primary Care Partners and Atlantic Health Partners. Is responsible for processing all releases in a timely and efficient many ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service.

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.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-AHIMA credential