A Mutli-Specialty Out-Patient Health Care Facility is seeking a RHIT / Registered Health Information Technician or RHIA / Registered Health Information Administrator.
*COMPENSATION: RHIT - 45K to $55, RHIA $55K to $65k BOE.
*JOB TYPE is Permanent/Retained/Direct Hire, full-time.
* WORK SCHEDULE is Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
* EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE required: AS/AAS RHIT or RHIA BS or MS/Health Info. Mgt. with RHIA credential with five (5) years minimum management experience preferred.
* JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.) Ensure the daily storage, maintenance and update of all patient charts and records.
2.) Monitor and establish effective tools for chart analysis, evaluation and preservation of records.
3.) Ensure systems are place to maintain all documentation in the medical records such as providers’ notes and nurses’ notes, ensuring records are complete
4.) Responsible for development and completion of departmental QA/QI plan.
5.) Supervise abstracting and auditing functions
6.) Responsible for implementation of action plans derived from chart analysis.
7.) Develop, maintain, update and implement department policies and procedures manual.
8.) Responsible to maintain cognizance of all state and federal regulations and to effect Center compliance for reporting, licensing and code requirements.
9.) Participate in meetings, conferences and committees to develop and maintain complete patient plans and reviews.
10.) To maintain required educational credits.
Responsible for establishing annual goals and objectives for department that reflect priorities based on the identification of gaps in departmental management, services or other factors in accordance with Center goals.
11.) Responsible for staff selection ensuring that all staff have current job descriptions, are aware of responsibilities and appraised of performance according to SCHC policies and procedures.
12.) Maintain, compile reports, records, files and logs in accordance with Center policy.
13.) Responsible for implementation and on going management of the integration of the agency electronic medical record systems with the internal practice management as well as all external automated systems as appropriate.
14.) Responsible for development, planning and implementation of all medical records automation projects.
15.) Oversee education and training on information systems and user support group.
16.) Act as on-site staff for any consultants retained to assist with the development, implementation of automated medical records systems.
17.) Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring all satellite medical records operations.
18.) Responsible for the ongoing service as
19.) Chairperson of Medical Records Committee.
20.) Responsible for monitoring and implementing the Health Information Management (HIM) compliance program.
21.) Responsible for developing and coordinating the educational and training programs regarding elements of the HIM compliance program, such as appropriate documentation and accurate coding, to all appropriate personnel, including physicians, billing personnel, and ancillary departments.
* BENEFITS:
1.) HEALTH INSURANCE is a Blue PPO Plan provided by Excellus Blue Cross & Blue Shield. The co-pay. for office visit $20. There is no deductible. Employee contribution is $32.50 for Single coverage and $130.00 for Family coverage. There is no Gate Keeper/Primary Care Physician (PCP) so a patient may go directly to a specialist without a referral. Prescription co-pay is $5, $20, $35. The cost contribution by each Employee is paid for with pre-taxed dollars and deducted from their bi-weekly paycheck. All plans offer single & family coverage.
2.) DENTAL INSURANCE is provided at a Employee contribution of $5.75 bi-weekly and $18.53 for Family coverage . There is a $750 maximum limit per year.
3.) VACATION TIME: After 6 months of continuous employment each employee is entitled to one week paid vacation. After one year of employment, 2 weeks, 3 weeks after 5 years. FLEXIBLE TIME OFF. Accrued at approximately 1 1/4 days per month.
4.) PERSONAL and SICK TIME (Paid Days Off) total nine (9) days each year.
5.) PAID HOLIDAYS (Center Holidays) include Seven MAJOR HOLIDAYS PAID (7) days per year. New Years, Christmas, Thank Giving, Memorial Day, 4Th of July, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day. FLOATING HOLIDAYS PAID - (3)
6.) PAID TIME OFF by each Employee accrues up to 34 days in the 1st year of Employment through the 5th year and up to 39 days for 6 or more years of employment.
7.) RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401-A. Employer contributes 3-7% per year based on company performance. . Non Employee participation required, Vested at 20% after 2 years of employment, 40% after 3 years, , 60% after 4nd 100% vested after 6 years of continuous employment. 403-B - Annuity / Employee contribution only to this plan.
8.) LIFE INSURANCE is paid by Employer and equal to 2 times the Employees annual income up to a maximum of 100k. Supplemental Life Insurance may be purchased through the New York Life Insurance Company.
9.) ACCIDENT DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE is provided and equal to 2 times the Employees annual income up to a maximum of 100k.
10.) SHORT TERM DISABILITY is provided for up to 6 months of unemployment at $170.00 per week. Supplemental Disability Insurance may be purchased through the New York Life Insurance Company.
11.) LONG TERM DISABILITY is provided for Employees up to 60% of annual income and up to $2,500 per month
12.) SALARY CONTINUANCE is provided to extended PAID TIME OFF due to EXTENDED ILLNESS. To be used when all other benefits have been exhausted. Paid time off of 5 days for 2-5 years of service, 10 days for 5-10 years of service and 15 days for 10 or more years.
13.) DISCOUNT SERVICES are provided to reduce rates for Pharmacy, Credit Union, Vision, Dental and Medical services are available to Employees and their Families.