Data Integrity Specialist - FT - Days - MTC - Hybrid Eligible

Location:

Miramar, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

The Data Integrity Specialist provides operational support to the Memorial Healthcare System’s Health Information Management (HIM) department. The Specialist is responsible for performing all duties necessary to ensure the integrity of health-related data documented in the electronic health record. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating the correction of documentation that impacts patient care and addressing duplicate medical record numbers in accordance with Memorial Healthcare System’s policies and procedures. Chart correction responsibilities may occur outside the department’s normal business hours requiring on-call coverage.

Responsibilities:

Performs all other duties as requested.Corrects medical record documentation errors; performs Electronic Master Patient Index (EMPI) maintenance. Merges or unmerges medical records (patient duplicates and overlays); moves incorrectly assigned encounters to the appropriate medical record.Monitors patient identity electronic work queues and the EMR system to identify, resolve, and communicate documentation errors. Validates the medical record documentation error has been accurately resolved or remediated.Resolves Roster Management Interface Engine (RME) errors for patient populations loaded into the EMR for Population Health patient follow-up and monitoring. Includes reconciliation of patient identifiers (name, medical record number, date of birth, address, and payer member ID number).Creates batch releases for Auditors and outside requestors for EPIC CARE LINK (remote) access to medical records.Regularly communicates with the Director of Identity Management for collaboration, feedback, and ongoing training.Interacts with the electronic medical record (EMR) system, clinical providers, other end users, clinical departments, and Privacy to facilitate and follow-up on the correction of medical record documentation errors identified in the Memorial Healthcare System legal medical record.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, HEALTH INFO MANAGEMENT, JOINT COMMISSION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Associates (Required)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Good organizational skills and strong follow-through capabilities. Must be able to meet deadlines, work independently, set priorities and maintain confidentiality. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Proficient in use of various software applications, electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and regulatory guidelines. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years’ experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) system performing patient identity merges or chart corrections. In lieu of Associate’s degree, must have five (5) years of electronic medical record patient identity chart corrections experience. Other Information: Additional Credential Info: (RHIA) or (RHIT) preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 20%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Reaching = 40%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Sitting = 0%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 60%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%

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Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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