Buffalo Psychiatric Center is seeking a Temporary Health Information Assistant, M-F (8am- 4:30pm) for 26 weeks (5/30/2024-11/27/2024). The candidate must have their Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certificate to be considered for the position. The following responsibilities include:
Compile Daily Census Reports for Inpatient/Outpatient/Residential
Prepare the daily, monthly, yearly, and fiscal facility statistical reports and as needed
Review, code and input various Health Information into the Electronic Medical Record (MHARS).
Assemble and maintain Inpatient, Outpatient and Residential Medical Records per regulations.
Perform discharge and concurrent analysis on Inpatient, Outpatient and Residential Records
Code New and discharge diagnosis using DSM-V and ICD-10 Codes.
Monitor/audit inpatient and outpatient records for UCR compliance; compile delinquent record reports as needed.
Receive notices of changes in policy, procedures, or requirements relative to medical record maintenance and transmit and interpret changes to unit, clinical and clerical staff as needed.
Reply to written requests for information according to the Office of Mental Health Privacy guidelines and the BPC privacy policy.
Retrieve records as needed for release of information request and or staff request.
Assist with auditing as necessary- Qualitative and Quantitative, including any ad hoc auditing.
Run Criminal History searches on all admissions and discharges and report findings to Legal coordinator and Social Worker.
Systems administrator for MHARS/ES VistA (CAC). Grant Permissions/Access Void documents. Assist in training new staff and creating job aides.
Review Billing error reports generated through Sorian Financials and advise the patient resource office of issues or work with staff to correct deficiencies.
Monitor HIM Helpdesk requests.
Assist with survey readiness activities and preparation.