Data Technician

Summary:

• Location: 466 Lex Corporate 14th floor Northwest, New York, NY
• Work Mode: Local
• Duration: 13
• FT, 8AM-4PM

Responsibilities:

• Enter medical record information into the clinical database and print reports for Health Information Management/Patient Case Management and other departments.
• Verify patient information data for accuracy.
• Produce reports via the Stargen system for accessing medical information for patient care, research, and administrative purposes as needed.
• Produce and manage SPMI forms, Initial Evaluations, Closing Summaries, and other Medical Record documents using a computer printer.
• Track the completion of SPMI forms, Initial Evaluations, Closing Summaries, and other Medical Record documents using a computer log system.
• Receive and verify status of outstanding documentation before forwarding Warning and Notice of Additional On-Call/Administrative Suspension Letters to the appropriate clinician.
• Produce weekly statistical reports on admissions, discharges, length of stay, and diagnoses.
• Register and index all patients, assign medical record numbers, and maintain a manual admission log.
• Report any errors in the database to the Assistant Director of Health Information Management.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: HS Diploma/GED
• Experience in Health Information Management: Minimum of 1 year in medical record operating procedures and systems.
• Experience in Patient Case Management: Minimum of 1 year in medical record correspondence, denial management, or insurance claims.
• Knowledge of medical/psychiatric terminology and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of DSM IV Coding System (if in HIM).
• Light typing and ability to operate PC for data entry/retrieval.
• Orientation to accuracy and detail, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of professional staff.
• EPIC account experience, proficient in payor Web portals REQUIRED.