PROVIDER RECORD ASSISTANT

$33,197 - $49,837/Yr

CentraCare Health - Saint Cloud, MN

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Saint Cloud, MN
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Provider Record Assistant at CentraCare Health is responsible for analyzing inpatient and outpatient health records to ensure their accuracy, completeness, and compliance with various regulations. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining a comprehensive legal health record and involves collaboration with healthcare providers to address documentation deficiencies. The position offers the flexibility of remote work after an initial training period.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze inpatient and outpatient encounters to ensure provider documentation is complete.
  • Verify the accuracy of documents within the Health Record for correct patient and encounter association.
  • Input incomplete documentation information into the electronic health record deficiency system and assign providers to complete documentation.
  • Follow up on missing documentation to ensure completion of health records.
  • Report trends regarding documentation issues discovered during analysis to appropriate channels.
  • Utilize the Chart Deficiency Tracking function in EHR to monitor the age of incomplete records.
  • Notify providers when records are overdue according to Medical Staff Bylaws.
  • Communicate with the Medical Staff Office regarding providers with overdue incomplete records.
  • Maintain logs of all providers placed on the suspension list, including the number of days.
  • Notify appropriate departments when a provider is removed from the suspension process.
  • Participate in setting and reporting quality and productivity standards for analysis functions.
  • Engage in quality improvement activities and medical peer reviews.
  • Produce incomplete record statistics for the appropriate medical review committee.
  • Share responsibility for training new staff on job functions utilizing EHR.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a Health Information Technology program is strongly preferred.
  • One year of Health Information experience is preferred.
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) accreditation preferred.
  • Experience with documentation analysis is preferred.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
  • Experience in prioritization and problem-solving skills required.
  • Excellent customer service skills are a must.
  • Knowledgeable in confidentiality practices.
  • Ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Completion of a Health Information Technology program is strongly preferred.
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) accreditation preferred.
  • Experience with documentation analysis is preferred.

Benefits

  • Starting pay of $17.32 per hour, with a pay range of $15.96-$23.96 based on experience.
  • Full-time benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement plans, and employee discounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available.
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