LCMC Health

Introduction:

LCMC Health is a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit healthcare system serving the needs of the people of Louisiana, the Gulf South and beyond. LCMC Health currently manages award-winning hospitals including Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Touro, New Orleans East Hospital, West Jefferson Holding, LLC, and University Medical Center New Orleans. LCMC Health supports its outstanding local hospitals as they deliver exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the communities they serve. Please explore our website to learn more about the work we do and our commitment to community-focused healthcare.

Job Description:

The Senior HIM Analyst monitors all deficiency tracking work queues and ensures all charts are being analyzed according to LCMC Health policy for completion.

• Performs chart analysis on all inpatient, outpatient, clinic visits, and emergency room records.
• Assigns chart deficiencies correctly meeting 95% accuracy rate.
• Assigns correct provider for chart deficiency to be worked.
• Maintains a two-day turnaround or less on all charts assigned to the analysis workflows.
• Monitors the transcription system to ensure that any transcribed document are on the correct encounters for completion.
• Performs medical records audits for quality, performance improvement initiatives and regulatory reporting.

Acts as the physician liaison and HIM lead for chart completion.  Monitors charts approaching delinquency and contacts physicians when necessary to facilitate chart completion

• Calls physicians when an issue is identified for chart completion.
• Assists HIM Analyst with issues when assigned chart deficiencies.
• Responsible for monitoring the missing documentation queue in Epic and addressing issues for the chart to be completed.
• Ability to organize and set priorities to ensure that objectives are met with regards to chart completion.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with physicians and staff.
• Communicate effectively with all personnel involved in the processing of medical records and HIM operations.

Monitors all delinquent charts for completion by generating notification letters to the medical staff for completion.  Responsible for identifying physicians that will be placed on suspension due to incomplete/ delinquent medical records.

• Runs reports and identifies all delinquent charts.
• Reviews all delinquent reports to ensure the deficiency is correct and assigned to the correct physician / provider.
• Generates notification letters to physicians for incomplete and delinquent charts as assign by LCMC policy.
• Escalates issues to the HIM Manager as needed for assistance

Familiar with policies and procedures with regards to HIM Operations.

• Follows appropriate policy and procedures with regards to chart completion, deficiency tracking and philosophy as consistent with facility’s policy and values.

Other Duties as assigned.

• Other duties and projects as assigned, including but not limited to, assisting with other projects as needed, and attending req

Description Minimum Requirements

• Experience:
  • 3+ years’ work experience in the Health Information Managements (HIM) field

RHIT /RHIA preferred or other related fields of study.

• Experience with the electronic health record, health information systems and healthcare applications.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic medical records systems with experience in medical records filing, prepping, scanning quality analysis or similar position.
• Must have extensive knowledge in all areas of Medical Records regulations
• HIM and /or scanning experience preferred.
• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associates degree healthcare or other related profession, preferre

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills: 
  • Requires good interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computer technology and preferred knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Highly motivated, self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of gathering data and making sound decisions in the best interest of the organization
  • Highly developed written and verbal skills
  • Working knowledge of standards and legal requirements for acute care, SNF, Rehab, behavioral health, clinics, and pediatrics.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and resolve issues independently and communicate effectively with other team members and management.

Apply Online: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/touro#/job/5499

Louisiana Tech University

Introduction:

The Department of Health Informatics and Information Management is currently seeking applications for an assistant professor.  This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated hire date of September 1, 2018.  Louisiana Tech University is a four-year selective admissions research university awarding bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.  Louisiana Tech has an enrollment of approximately 12,800 students and is in Ruston, Louisiana.  With a population of approximately 25,000, Ruston is a small, university-oriented city that boasts several outdoor recreational facilities and a strong sense of community.

The department has five full-time and three adjunct faculty members.  Degrees offered include a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management and a Master of Health Informatics.  Both programs are accredited by CAHIIM.

Job Description:

The responsibilities of the position include course development and instruction in a traditional on campus and online format in the undergraduate program.  The faculty member will also be responsible for engaging in scholarly activity; performing service activities for the profession, university, department, and community; contributing to recruitment and marketing of both programs; advising undergraduate students; participating in accreditation review; and contributing to all departmental initiatives and goals.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements for this position include a minimum of a master’s degree, preferably in a field related to Health Informatics and Information Management. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years recent experience in the Health Information Management/Health Informatics field, advanced computer literacy, experience with electronic health records use and implementation, healthcare data analytics and regulatory requirements.   RHIA, RN or similar credential and/or license is required.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

To apply, submit a letter of application describing your interests , current vita, and names and contact information for three references to Jan Fuller, P.O. Box 3171, Ruston, LA  71272 or fuller@latech.edu. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

LTC Consulting

Introduction:

Long Term Care Health Information Consultant
Contract Position/Part Time
Travel:  South Louisiana

Job Description:

Provide professional expertise on health information, documentation, coding and medical record issue to non-credentialed staff employed by the nursing facility, assist corporate consulting staff state-specific issues, and assist with implementation of corporate policies, and procedures.  Consultants may also be used for special projects, independent auditing/monitoring services, and training.

Required Qualifications:

Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

• Experience in long term care preferably as a Director or Coordinator of Health Information Services.  Recommended but not required.
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn regulations, survey process, accreditation standards and professional standards of practice pertaining to SNF/NF.
• Understanding of payment systems for SNF/NF including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Knowledge and application of ICD-10-CM coding in long term care.
• Understanding of HCPCS and CPT coding systems.
• Knowledge of documentation and legal issues pertaining to health information.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and ability to apply a quality improvement process to problem solving.
• Superior presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to teach using a variety of methods.
• Computer skills and understanding of information systems used in long term care; ability to assist a facility move toward an electronic medical record.
• Supervisory and management skills and experience.
• Organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Personal attributes of a qualified consultant should include:

• Ability to perform critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving.
• Leadership abilities preferred with an understanding of how to function within a team.
• Flexibility, creativity, and adaptability in dealing with problems and facility/corporate staff.
• Good communication skills with the ability to provide constructive information while being sensitive to the customer’s needs.

Education Qualifications:

Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation based upon experience.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Submit Resume or for additional information contact:

Denice Stelly, RHIA

denicestelly@yahoo.com