Health Records Specialist II

Now hiring a Health Records Specialist II

Primarily responsible for providing timely, accurate, and accessible electronic clinical patient information by scanning and indexing documents while performing qualitative and quantitative analysis audits of already scanned documents to assure correct document and patient labels were provided. Finds, researches, and answers questions about records and files from authorized users. Demonstrates effective problem identification, problem solving, and priority setting skills. Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting, communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Upholds patient confidentiality while serving and protecting the PHS/PMG community by adhering to professional standards and all hospital and department policies.

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We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

Full Time - Exempt: No
• Job is based Presbyterian Hospital
• Work hours: Varied Days and Hours
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• Benefits: PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 2 years experience in a medical office setting, preferably HIM.
• Previous EMR experience is required.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of hospital functions and federal, state, and organizational regulations and policy that relate to Health Information Management.

• Picks up hospital records and loose documentation during floor rounds to ensure records are received and processed timely.
• Files retrieved documents on incoming work shelves.
• Responds to request from the medical floors to locate missing documentation.
• Preps, scans, and indexes record batches to the correct patient, document type, and date of service.
• Performs spot checks on documentation to ensure image is present, legible, and is indexed to the correct patient chart.
• Performs electronic indexing via electronic work queues.
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance on scanning equipment.
• Boxes and stores scanned charts/documents.
• Purges records according to retention policy.
• Adheres to defined quality competencies per policy.
• Performs general clerical functions such as filing, shredding, and floor rounds.
• Abides by HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information.
• Monitors and reports quality and quantity of work through self-reporting.
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness

Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.