Part Time Health Information / Quality Improvement Technician

Job Details

Job Location

Warwick, RI

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$20.00

Description

Health Information / Quality Improvement Technician

HI / QI Department

Part Time - Nonexempt Status

General Summary :

Responsible for reviewing, entering, and updating data into the electronic health record (EHR). Maintain a standardized process for monitoring timely and accurate completion of client documentation. Assist in providing client registration / health information functions.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Meet with clients as assigned to collect and data enter client registration information, conduct client orientation.
• Assist with daily health information activities including data entry and scanning documents in the EHR
• Review recovery plans, assessments, and other clinical documents for completeness, accuracy, and validity; update data in the EHR as necessary.
• Process requests for client information; releasing information in accordance with federal and state laws as well as Center policies, standards, and procedures.
• Respond to client inquiries and follow rules and regulations related to client confidentiality, privacy and security of records / protected health information (PHI)
• Maintain confidentiality of all Center and client information at all times.
• Assist in completing quality assurance and compliance activities (i.e. record audits, utilization review)
• Complete data management projects / reports as assigned
• Assists the Director of Health Information / QI / Compliance in troubleshooting inconsistencies, trends or risks.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with both internal and external customers, stakeholders and designated collaborating organizations (DCO's) to facilitate meeting the department's goals and objectives.
• Answer telephone and questions promptly, professionally, courteously, and accurately.
• Create / support an environment where the integrity and quality of the medical record / electronic health record is preserved.

Additional Responsibilities :

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Competencies :

Certifications, Licenses Requirements :

Valid driver license required, or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities / tasks of the job.

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