HIMS Record Analyst -GWVNH

Job ID: 272774
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.

Job Summary

Provide technical support for the daily operation of the Health Information Management and Admissions Department. Exhibits knowledge of medical record practice including familiarity with diagnostic coding systems, medical terminology ad disease processes. Provides information on eligibility and admission to nursing homes.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but not limited to:

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT RECORD ANALYSIS: Assists in data retrieval for special reports and studies as requested by the Medical Staff, Administration or Health Information Director or questionnaires required by various governmental and accreditation agencies. Review and audit medical records within electronic health record and pass-leave books for compliance as needed. Assembles, processes, analyzes, codes, scans, and indexes medical records of residents within and discharged from the nursing home.

ADMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Functions as admission representative for the nursing home. Admits residents, answers questions regarding nursing home placement, and maintains admission documents and correspondence.

RESIDENT TRANSPORTATION BACKUP: Serve as backup with resident transportation to clinic appointments, pick-up an delivery of pharmacy items including weekly Unit Dose cart exchanges, pick-up and delivery of floor stock, delivery and pick-up of administrative correspondence as needed.

CORRESPONDENCE: Transcribe routine correspondence and mailings of the Nursing Home Health Information Management Director, Nursing and/or MDS.

CENSUS REPORTS: Prepares and maintains daily and monthly census reports as required by the Department. of Veterans Affairs.

MAINTAIN EFFICIENT OFFICE PROCEDURE: Files, answers telephone and perform duties required to maintain efficient office procedures.

DEATH CERTIFICATES: Prepares death certificates and provides a monthly report of expired residents to the Richmond County Health Department.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED with two years of customer service skills, training in the areas of health information technology, medical terminology, medical coding, and medical records management or in a related field.

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Associate's degree (or 2 years of higher education) from accredited college or university in applicable field of study.

Other Required Qualification:
Hold a valid state of Georgia or South Carolina driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred. Applicants who have completed a post high school diploma technical course related to medical science, terminology, insurance coding and billing may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of standards of medical practice

Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

ABILITIES

Ability to use current coding systems (ICD-10-CM)

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/ M-F

Pay Grade: 10

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information



Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=272774&PostingSeq=1

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