RHIT Certified - Health Information Assistant - Nexus Staff
Buffalo, NY
About the Job
Job Title: RHIT Certified Health Information Assistant
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5-40 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Job Duration: 5 Months
Job Description:
Buffalo Psychiatric Center is seeking a Temporary Health Information Assistant to support our Health Information Management (HIM) department. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certificate and be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities:
- Compile daily census reports for inpatient, outpatient, and residential units.
- Prepare daily, monthly, yearly, and fiscal statistical reports as needed.
- Review, code, and input various health information into the Electronic Medical Record (MHARS).
- Assemble and maintain inpatient, outpatient, and residential medical records according to regulations.
- Perform discharge and concurrent analysis on inpatient, outpatient, and residential records.
- Code new and discharge diagnoses using DSM-V and ICD-10 codes.
- Monitor and audit inpatient and outpatient records for UCR compliance; compile delinquent record reports as needed.
- Receive notices of changes in policy, procedures, or requirements relative to medical record maintenance and communicate these changes to unit, clinical, and clerical staff as needed.
- Reply to written requests for information according to the Office of Mental Health Privacy guidelines and the BPC privacy policy.
- Retrieve records as needed for release of information requests and staff requests.
- Assist with qualitative and quantitative auditing as necessary, including any ad hoc auditing.
- Run criminal history searches on all admissions and discharges and report findings to the legal coordinator and social worker.
- Act as systems administrator for MHARS/ES VistA (CAC), including granting permissions/access and voiding documents. Assist in training new staff and creating job aids.
- Review billing error reports generated through Sorian Financials and advise the patient resource office of issues or work with staff to correct deficiencies.
- Monitor HIM helpdesk requests.
- Assist with survey readiness activities and preparation.
Qualifications:
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certificate.
- Strong knowledge of DSM-V and ICD-10 coding.
- Experience with electronic medical records, preferably MHARS.
- Ability to compile and analyze statistical reports.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Miscellaneous Information:
- Work Hours: 8am- 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
- Interview will be conducted in person or online based on the availability.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
Source : Nexus Staff