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Works independently and as a team to complete a wide variety of tasks assigned specific to the Master Patient Index.Job Duties
- Performs Double number verifications and merges for the entire Health system.
- Will identify corrective actions to decrease the number of duplicate medical record numbers created, including making recommendations for system enhancements to provide continuing efficiencies.
- If paper records exist all information will be combined into the keep number.
- Assigns new medical record numbers in Epic and inputs patient demographic information when necessary.
- Verifies merges in both the Geisinger and KeyHIE MPI’s.
- Marks potential duplicates as Known Non-Duplicate in epic when determined patients are not the same.
- Marks potential duplicates as unique in the Geisinger and KeyHIE MPI’s when determined patients are not the same.
- Update epic identity with correct MRN numbers when necessary.
- Retrieves paper records, and microfilm from the file area when needed.
- Enters deceased dates for system when appropriate.
- Proficiency with MPI software to research patient identity and history as well as merging.
- Proficiency with Epic, Passport, and Chart Locator.
- Participates in system wide Duplicate Medical Record Number workgroup.
- Coordinates with multiple campuses regarding correction of duplicate medical record numbers affecting paper or microfilm.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned by emergency or other operational reasons for which the employee is qualified to perform.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Preferred Skills:
Medical terminology
Good working knowledge of the systems used: Epic, MatchMetrix, Passport, and Chart Tracker (3M)
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Maintains a good working knowledge of the systems used: Epic, MatchMetrix, Passport, and Chart Desk to complete daily functions, including making recommendations for system enhancements to provide continuing efficiencies.
2. Perform permanent MRN assignments, MRN look-ups and data entry as necessary.
3. Perform Duplicate MRN merges and verifications for the Geisinger Health System.
4. Attend weekly Dup Group meetings to help determine if Medical Records are for the same person or different. This requires making updates in the Master Patient Index and marking records unique when necessary.
5. Update epic identity with correct MRN numbers when necessary.
6. Update epic known non-duplicates when necessary so twins/siblings do not show as potential duplicates. In the MPI these same accounts are marked unique.
7. Provides daily notifications to downstream systems with merged duplicate information so those systems can be corrected as well.
8. Ensures duplicates with unresulted lab/rad are processed timely.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
