HIM Documentation Integrity Specialist

Summary

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of healthcare documentation quality as a Document Integrity Specialist at Valleywise Health. In this impactful role, you'll ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) by auditing provider documentation, identifying critical errors, and delivering meaningful feedback that enhances patient care and prevents repeat mistakes. Acting as a key liaison between Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists, Coders, and medical staff, you'll play a vital role in maintaining compliance and supporting quality assurance initiatives.

Hourly Pay Range: $21.34 - $31.48

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires an associate degree in nursing or health information technology or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing, health information administration, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Coding, or Clinical Auditing/Review related to the Revenue Cycle/Revenue Capture Assurance program or related healthcare field that demonstrates an understanding of the required skills and abilities.
• Electronic Health Record experience is preferred.

Specialized Training:

• Must successfully complete Valleywise Health provided HIPAA, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to health records required.
• Epic system training is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Within 24 months of employment, must possess one of the following: a valid AZ or compact state RN or LPN license and must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing; or must possess a certification as a RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CIC/COC.
• Certification as a CRCR (Certified Revenue Cycle Representative) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security regulations as evidenced by appropriate handling of protected health information (PHI), promoting confidentiality, and using discretion when handling patient information.
• Must be able to follow all federal and state regulations and all Valleywise Health policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Plans.
• Requires strong knowledge of chart completion process, HIPAA regulations and DNV standards.
• Requires the ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn within a short period of time.
• Must have a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Excellent research skills are required. Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must be able to categorize data in an electronic and hard copy format.
• Must possess good interpersonal communication and strong customer service skills both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Must be able to work with others to fully understand the scope of data integrity capabilities within the EHR.
• Requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Requires excellent organizational and team-building skills.
• Must be quality-conscious and customer-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to influence and adjust positively to change and follow through on all assignments.
• Must be self-motivated and able to plan work activities and set effective priorities that are aligned with departmental and Valleywise Health operational and fiscal goals.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

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