HIM Processing Specialist (1.0 D - ESSC)

The HIM Processing Specialist prepares documents for scanning into the electronic medical record system. The Technician scans and indexes documents to the appropriate document type in the document imaging system to be integrated into the electronic health record (EHR).

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Determines document types within the document imaging application to ensure the accuracy of the medical record and provide consistency and standardization in the location of documents in the electronic health record for clinicians and end users; Reviews documents for processing to ensure patient identification is present on document; escalates to manager if document is unable to be processed for follow up with clinical department.
• Audits medical record documentation steps taken outside of HIM processing to improve record integrity. Identifies and resolves errors and reports trends to leadership.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for workflow improvements, opportunities to leverage technology and improve overall efficiency in all document imaging functions, document preparation, scanning, and indexing.
• Answers calls and assists the caller or transfers to the appropriate resource or department in a courteous manner demonstrating the Franciscan values.
• Demonstrates technical expertise of the electronic health record, document imaging application and scanning equipment. Understands organization electronic health records, appropriate documentation, and information update processes.
• Performs technical troubleshooting and reports system and/or equipment issues and submits IT log when appropriate; works with document imaging team remotely to demonstrate issues and facilitate resolution.
• Submits new documents for inclusion in the corporate HIM forms inventory to facilitate virtual/remote indexing between regions. Identifies and provides examples of non-barcoded documents to HIM manager to present to clinical area for barcoding to ensure optimal indexing productivity/accuracy.
• Performs document imaging functions proficiently in accordance with established productivity and quality requirements.
• Performs chart pick up/rounds and coordinates courier delivery and crate management; Reviews processed batches and purges in accordance with established retention timeframe.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• 1 year Healthcare Setting - Preferred
• 1 year Electronic Health Record (EHR) Document Imaging Preferred
  

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.