Health Information Management Technician Identity Specialist

  • Tyler
  • Christus Health
Job Description

Summary:

The HIM Technician - Identity Specialist position shall be responsible for combining duplicate medical record numbers and managing patient overlays within the enterprise master patient index. They will be responsible for prioritizing and managing duplicate/identity work queues. This position will maintain accuracy and integrity of the Master Patient Index. This position will coordinate with internal and external cross-functional teams to address any patient identity concerns within the systems EMPI to maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the integrity of the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) by:
Prioritize and manage duplicate medical records and overlays through system based workques
Assist and manage chart corrections
Perform account merges and unmerges
Identifies all errors to include but not limited to; spelling, date of birth, sex and social security number, Jr/Sr, etc.
Work collaboratively with hospital staff and healthcare affiliates to ensure resolution to patient identity errors
Identify and report opportunities for education based on findings for created duplicates or overlays
Performs any additional duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred
Two years of college, enrolled in RHIT program, or HIM certificate program, or equivalent work experience
Epic / Meditech training preferred
Problem solving skills
able to work independently or with a group
follow policy and procedure
ensure completeness and timeliness of medical record documentation
participate in KPI /Quality programs
strong trouble shooting skills
data analytics concepts
Minimum three years HIM experience within an Acute Care Hospital setting or MPI experience
RHIT preferred
RHIA preferred

Work Type:

Full Time

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Work Schedule/Shift

5 DAYS - 8 HOURS

Req. No

205883

Job Title

Health Information Management Technician Identity Specialist

Market

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances

Category

Revenue Cycle

Travel

No Travel Applicable

Facility

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Tyler

Address

800 East Dawson Street
Tyler, TX 75701
US

Type

FULL TIME