Part-Time | REMOTE | Clinical Systems Specialist-HIMS
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THIS POSITION IS 100% REMOTE.PRIMARY FUNCTION:THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME 20 HOURS PER WEEK. To provide for the continuity and operational effectiveness of the clinical strategic systems by managing the maintenance, accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of the system. S chedule is 1:00PM-5:00PM Monday-Friday. On-Call every 5th week daily REQUIRED- hours 4:30pm-8:00am. On-Call every 5th week covers all hours of the weekend. Schedule requires holidays to be worked all hours if holiday falls during On-Call Shift. Usually between 1-3 holidays per year will be required.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Perform management support of clinical strategic systems including the Master Person Index (MPI).* Monitor and validate the quality of MPI data within the clinical and ADT systems and provide feedback to pertinent business units.* Identify and reconcile duplicate patients in both the clinical and ADT systems in order to support other applications, including scheduling, lab/rad, Health Information Network integrations and patient portal.* Register legal name changes and alias names, when appropriate.* Generate, distribute, and maintain Duplicate Medical Record Number logs, Surginet Update logs, Merge/Purge logs, and Zero Medical Record Number Merges/SSN Transfer logs.* Report any suspected data problems identified through reconciliation processes to the appropriate parties. Identify and determine the root cause for improper MPI selection.* Update and/or combine the necessary records in the appropriate system and when necessary, on the physical record or microfilm to reflect the correct medical record number* Conduct medical record reviews for Performance Improvement and the Joint Commission initiatives.* Participate on Christiana Care support teams in the integration of the clinical system towards the electronic health record.* Act as a liaison between HIMS and Information Services (IS) as well as other operational/clinical areas in support of the clinical system.* Assist IS in testing of interfaces and upgrades.* Perform analysis of workflow as related to the clinical system and provide support to achieve consistency in managing clinical information throughout Christiana Care.* Prepare and revise policies and procedures as warranted; conduct in-service/meetings with registration staff.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor or Associate Degree in HIM or related field (RHIA or RHIT).* Experience with implementing and maintaining computer systems, including interfaces* Two years relevant experience in an ambulatory or acute care environment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:* Knowledge of documentation, privacy and security requirements at a state and federal level.* Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission requirements for Information Management.* Ability to work independently.* Ability to manage multiple projects with constant shifts in priority.* Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.* Ability to work well with others on all levels, displaying diplomacy and tact.* Ability to utilize computer applications on various platforms.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:* AHIMA Certification as a RHIA/RHIT or equivalent experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDS:* Travel between Christiana Care locations* Bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, carrying records not in excess of 15 lbs.* Pulling and pushing carts of records not in excess of 28 lbs.