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Full Job Description
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- Directly coordinates and controls the flow of all medical record information requests submissions and office operations.
- Responsible for the direct coordination of the completeness, accuracy and timely submission of all medical data and supporting documentation related to the release of information and operations processes.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures that medical record data is submitted on a timely basis by monitoring the quality and control of record retrieval and submission within the designated time frames.
2. Must be able to monitor and maintain deadlines for submitting medical information, birth/death information, etc.
3. Maintains tables and/or databases in established software program.
4. Enters required data into tracking tool to ensure accurate record keeping.
5. Runs monthly and ad hoc reports for management to track activity, quality and turnaround time frames.
6. Responsible for monitoring quality of employee work performance including meeting productivity goals, errors, and maintaining all quality reporting functions.
7. Coordinate daily operations work flow.
8. Train, educate, orientate employees and new hire employees.
9. Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Associates degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of medical records experience, required.
- Must have thorough knowledge of (patient) medical record (EMR) components and releasing patient information.
- Must possess and demonstrate working knowledge and ability to work with computers and software programs including excel spreadsheets.
- Work requires close attention to detail and the ability to interpret documents in the medical record.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, attorneys, patients, families, and insurance companies in order to gain their cooperation.
- Work performed under time constraints requiring quick turnaround.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), preferred.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it’s offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it’s all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program – My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning – options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee’s classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
