Location:
Calmont Operations Building
Department:
HIM-Quality
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
The HIM Data Integrity Specialist I is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) by managing MRN duplicates and overlays, assisting with electronic chart corrections, resolving assigned HIM interface errors, performing electronic charting investigations, and working on other data integrity related duties as assigned in a timely manner. Works collaboratively with HIM staff, hospital departments, and other healthcare affiliates to ensure efficient resolution to patient identity errors.
Education & Experience:
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Must have an Associate's degree in Health Information Management with a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification and 1 year of Health Information Management experience directly related to the Master Patient Index, Release of Information or chart corrections OR
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High School Diploma or equivalent required and 5 years of hospital-centered office experience with 2 years of experience directly related to the Master Patient Index, Release of Information, Patient Registration or chart corrections.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Requires the ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment.
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Must demonstrate proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Document Management systems; Epic experience preferred.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software.
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Good interpersonal communication and strong customer service skills both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling and punctuation are required.
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Must be able to work with others to fully understand the scope of data integrity capabilities within the EHR.
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Strong attention to detail is required. Must participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.
***This is a remote position. ***
***Texas Residents Only***
About Us:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
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What We Do
Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise – to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we’re proud of our long and rich tradition of serving our community.
