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Form of workPosition(s): Health Information Administrator HIS-Medical Records
1 st Shift/Days off-S/S (0420097)
Salary: $2202.56 (Semi-Monthly)
Job Location: These positions are located at 1000 E. 24 th St, KCMO 64108. Fax (816) 512-7415
Why you'll love this position:
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
This is Intermediate-level technical health information work in a state facility.
What you'll do:
Key Skills
Experience working with an electronic Medical Record system. Advance knowledge of current health information management principles and practices. Advance knowledge of current medical terminology, classification, and coding systems. Knowledge of federal laws, Missouri statutes, and facility policy requirements relating to the maintenance and release of confidential patient/client information. Intermediate knowledge of accreditation standards and guidelines as they relate to the facility. Intermediate knowledge of computerized health information systems and general office procedures. Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of health information records for accuracy and completeness. Ability to classify and code Medical Records. Ability to instruct and direct clerical staff. Ability to interpret and follow instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, outside agencies, clients, family members, and the general public.
All you need for success:
A Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator.
If you have questions about this position please contact: Human Resources (816) 512-7404.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
1 st Shift/Days off-S/S (0420097)
Salary: $2202.56 (Semi-Monthly)
Job Location: These positions are located at 1000 E. 24 th St, KCMO 64108. Fax (816) 512-7415
Why you'll love this position:
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
This is Intermediate-level technical health information work in a state facility.
What you'll do:
- Assist developers and other electronic management experts in developing an electronic Medical Record system.
- Develop polices and strategies that the department uses to ensure the accuracy and security of health care data about patients.
- Enrich archival Medical Records systems which include paper, microfilm, and microfiche and PDF.
- Privacy Officer Duties, to include all facility HIPAA training sessions. Acting as a liaison for the facility with the DMH Central Office Chief Privacy Officer. Completing investigation reports on HIPAA violations and or Breaches. Completing the Annual DOR Report.
- Ordering equipment and office supplies for the Medical Records department.
- Completing and or pulling various reports from Data Central Reports, and CIMOR
- Completing Purchase Request for any and all contracts related to the Health Information Services Department.
- Assists in the daily operation of a health information management unit and in maintaining a systematic flow of clinical information to all sections of the facility. Maintains an efficient filing system for health information records and related filing needs. Audits health information records for qualitative and quantitative completeness according to facility policy and accreditation standards; serves as health information review coordinator.
- Codes and/or verifies coding of diagnoses and services to ensure adherence to the most current edition of the International Classification of Diseases Manual and/or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders coding systems; enters data into state-wide computer system. Instructs and directs clerical staff in health information procedures and other related clerical activities. Responds to requests for patient/client information from individuals, family members, hospitals, physicians, attorneys, and others; ensures compliance with federal laws, Missouri statutes, and facility policy prior to the release of such information; maintains log of all such requests. Prepares records for presentation in court; serves as a witness if required.
- Compiles statistics and obtains data from patient/client records for research projects, group studies, or for use by administration, medical staff, other departments, and governmental agencies.
- Assists with establishing/implementing regulations for facility accreditation requirements.
- Supervises the Health Information Services (HIS) Supervisor position.
- Provides information necessary to complete the financial database for consumers and third-party payers.
- Participates as a member of facility committees. Performs work under the supervision of the DBH Western Region Quality Improvement Officer or other designee. Performs other related work as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrive to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences.
Key Skills
Experience working with an electronic Medical Record system. Advance knowledge of current health information management principles and practices. Advance knowledge of current medical terminology, classification, and coding systems. Knowledge of federal laws, Missouri statutes, and facility policy requirements relating to the maintenance and release of confidential patient/client information. Intermediate knowledge of accreditation standards and guidelines as they relate to the facility. Intermediate knowledge of computerized health information systems and general office procedures. Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of health information records for accuracy and completeness. Ability to classify and code Medical Records. Ability to instruct and direct clerical staff. Ability to interpret and follow instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, outside agencies, clients, family members, and the general public.
All you need for success:
A Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator.
If you have questions about this position please contact: Human Resources (816) 512-7404.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
