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$35k/yr
Full-time
high school, bachelor degree, professional certificate
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Posted 21d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The HIM Specialist manages and organizes healthcare data, ensuring the accuracy, privacy, and security of patient records. They are responsible for coding diagnoses, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and providing data analysis to improve patient care.
Requirements
Requires a High School Diploma/GED and at least 2 years of experience in health information management with RHIT or RHIA certification. A Bachelor's degree and CCS or CHDA certifications are preferred.
Full job description
Job Posting Title:
Health Information Management Specialist
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Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
PURPOSE
The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is responsible for managing and organizing healthcare data and information within the healthcare system. This role ensures the accuracy, privacy, and security of patient records, supports healthcare providers with access to necessary information, and assists in data analysis for informed decision-making. The HIM Specialist reports to the HIM Manager and works closely with clinical staff, IT professionals, and administrative personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and Organize Healthcare Data
Create and maintain electronic health records (EHRs).
Code diagnoses and procedures for billing purposes.
Verify the accuracy of patient records.
Ensure Privacy and Security
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
Implement security measures to protect patient information.
Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity.
Support Healthcare Providers
Provide access to patient records and information.
Assist with data retrieval and reporting.
Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure accurate documentation.
Analyze and Interpret Data
Identify trends and patterns in healthcare data.
Generate reports for decision-making.
Use data analysis to improve patient care and operations.
Provide Training and Education
Train healthcare professionals on data management practices.
Update staff on changes in regulations and technologies.
Develop educational materials and resources.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED
At least 2 year(s) of experience in health information management.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or a related field
At least 4 year(s) of experience in including experience in a healthcare setting.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification.
SALARY RANGE
$34,864+ depending on qualifications
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
Standard office equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Your reasons for wanting to get and stay healthy are just as important to us as they are to you. We put you, your family, your goals, and your needs at the forefront of your care, bringing an elevated level of excellence to value-based health care in Texas.
Our experienced healthcare professionals deliver personalized, whole-person care of uncompromising quality and treat each patient as an individual with unique circumstances, priorities, and beliefs. Where possible, we have redesigned the care model to enable patients to see multiple specialists during the same visit depending on their specific health needs. This multidisciplinary, coordinated care model makes it easier for you to get the care you need without having to make multiple trips to various locations.
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