HIM Specialist (On-Site / Frisco PGA)

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist maintains the integrity of the legal medical record. They ensure compliance with System, State, Federal, and Regulatory requirements. This includes corrections, auditing, examining, reporting, and releasing information.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assists HIM Director with department oversight and staff monitoring. Collects data and reports findings to HIM Director. Serves as operational team lead and trains new staff. Provides coverage for vacancies and staff time off. Acts as a resource for HIM-related technology.
• Performs medical record reviews to check documentation against standards, policies, rules, and regulations. Aggregates data, reports, monitors trends, and develops improvement plans with the HIM Director.
• Researches, troubleshoots and resolves documentation issues on accounts to ensure completeness of documentation as outlined in the internal policy documents.
• Performs release of information quality reviews to ensure compliance with policy and State and Federal requirements.
• Assists physicians with medical record completion and provides education including information technology and documentation requirements.
• Processes medical record amendment requests in accordance with policy and State and Federal requirements.
• Performs privacy walk through reviews and works in collaboration with the HIM Director.

Key Success Factors

• Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
• Proficient computer and work processing skills.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills.
• Ability to review errors and problem solve.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of customers; to include physician, nurses, and patients.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience