Clinical Information Analyst

Title: Clinical Information Analyst

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $35,012 - $61,628

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Responsible for accurately coding admission and discharge summaries, entering patient data, and maintaining medical records in compliance with documented disease coding standards and hospital guidelines. Performs admission, discharge, and Core Measure audits; reports findings to leadership; provides coding attestations to support reimbursement and utilization review functions; and works closely with clinical departments to ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation. Reviews patient admission packets, interviews patients to complete admission documentation, processes and distributes required forms, retrieves previous records as needed, and monitors scanned documents for accuracy, proper indexing, and HIPAA compliance. Provides clinical documentation training to staff, tracks incomplete medical records for reporting purposes, and assists with census reconciliation and commitment hearing preparation as needed. Utilizes AVATAR, HOPs, and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for patient registration, documentation, data entry, and record management.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA) and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work (attach Competency Model, if applicable): Significant knowledge of HIM practices and procedures; ability to review clinical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations; experience with medical and classification software; proficiency compiling clinical data and writing statistical reports; strong knowledge and experience in administrative systems and records management; knowledge of The Joint Commission and CMS regulations; Demonstrated knowledge applying coding principles.

Additional Considerations

HIPAA Access Levels: 1 Level One: Complete Access to all client/patient related Protected Health Information (PHI.)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Catawba Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.  Catawba Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 14 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. 


Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspxContact
Pathways Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways
grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-375-4286) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.   Catawba Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. 

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: 540-375-4368

Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.