HIM Data Integrity Auditor

This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE • Ensures integrity of the electronic medical record by monitoring, measuring, and reporting on documentation created by healthcare providers. Provides transcription services as necessary to ensure patient care needs are met. • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION • The Health Information Management (HIM) department manages health information systems and medical records to ensure we meet medical, legal and ethical standards. HIM staff work with Samaritan Health Services patients, staff and providers as well as numerous external entities to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the medical record; provide coded data for evaluation of services and reimbursement; and ensure authorized access to patient medical information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements. • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS • Associate's degree or equivalent experience required. • Four (4) years of related healthcare documentation, transcription and/or quality improvement experience required. • AHDI Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT), Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS), Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), Registered Health Information Technician(RHIT), and/or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred. • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality. • Knowledgeable in all areas of documentation requirements. • Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work, as well as concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information using logic and reasoning to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Excellent research skills. • Ability to communicate information verbally and in writing so others will understand. Ability to understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. • Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office suite. • Ability to work as part of a team or on your own. • PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Standing SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Sitting SIT REACH - Forward REACH - Upward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist Apply tot his job Apply To this Job