Overview
Timber Management Technician Jobs in Algodones – New Mexico – USA at University of New Mexico-Hospitals
Location: Algodones
Performs all required clerical HIM functions Preps and scans documents according to departmental procedures to meet scanning timeliness and productivity, performs quality checks of scanned documents and final validation of paper documents prior to committing to the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Processes all requests for medical records ensuring disclosures follow HIPAA guidelines and minimum necessary requirements. Release of Information (ROI) functions include assisting customers in the Reception area, processing of all types of requests, including continuing care, attorney, insurance, disability, subpoenas, Recovery Audit Contractor (RACS) and any other type of requests received to obtain medical records.
Electronically process and track RAC, ADR and other third party payer requests. Uploads images and performs film library functions. This position processes pended transcription documents, problem solves missing transcription, reviews medical records for completeness and assigns provider documentation deficiencies in the EHR (CERNER). HIM Tech I staff ensure documentation is placed in the correct location within the legal health record (LHR), communicate with providers to complete and/or dictate missing reports required for medical record completion and resolve provider documentation issues within the EHR.
A core function is Master Patient Index (MPI) management, revising/updating patient demographic information in the LHR. Completes trauma & stroke alerts and investigates any encounter issues as assigned. Provides assistance in coordinating records sent/retrieved from offsite storage. Analyzes assigned documentation criteria to report compliance statistics and data. Performs other related duties applicable to the HIM Tech I position description. Adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures is required.
No patient care assignment. Trauma & Stroke Alerts
Detailed responsibilities:
* REVIEWS – Completes chart analysis of all discharged medical records for inpatient, day surgery, and observation discharges. Reviews H&Ps, Operative Reports, and Discharge Summaries to ensure they meet The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) The Joint Commission (TJC) documentation requirements. Assignment of provider deficiencies when appropriate documents are missing or not authenticated per medical staff rules, regulations, and department guidelines
* TIMELINESS – Process all requests for information in accordance to federal, state and regulatory timeliness guidelines. Complete all reviews and documentation processing within established timeliness standards
* INFORMATION REQUESTS – Processes all requests and inquiries for protected health information including Film Library imaging requests, dispersing the information with accountability to all regulatory entities and according to the facility’s policy and procedures. Obtain proper signatures for release of information in order to comply with disclosure requirements in accordance with federal and state regulations. Invoices, records and processes funds received from requesters
* PPOLICIES AND PROCEDURES – Ensures institutional policies and procedures for administration and maintenance of medical records are adhered to
* RECORDS – Create and maintain daily records of work performed
* ANALYSIS – Completes chart analysis of all discharged me…
Title: Timber Management Technician
Company: University of New Mexico-Hospitals
Location: Algodones – New Mexico – USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
