Job Description

Health Information Specialist I - OnBase Indexer

Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Facility
Kootenai Health
Department
Health Information Management - Medical Records
Schedule/Shift/Hours
Full Time - Days
Category
Clerical
Hours Per Pay Period
80 = 1.0

Req #:

46121

Health Information Specialist I - OnBase Indexer

28958

Position Summary:

Performs chart processing function for the patient medical record; such as prepare, scan, index, and quality review of the scanned medical record. Serves as medical record indexer within OnBase.

Responsibilities:

Works in Epic indexing medical records within OnBase, selecting the following: correct CSN, patient, creating order, entering the correct CPT code if an orderable document, entering date of service, and selecting the correct document type


Uses media manager to send result to a provider, if directed to do so


Reviews the legal components of the medical record, ensuring that release of information activities are performed with the highest level of accuracy


Uses knowledge and training of regulatory compliance and RCW, as it relates to patients right to restrict and amend their record


Follows record retention guidelines, including Kootenai Health's policy for records destruction and age of retention, also outlined in RCW 70.41.190


Manages the patient identity in accordance with the red flag rules and regulations


Performs other related duties as assigned



Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function


Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

:




High School diploma or equivalent preferred


2 years previous medical office or medical record experience preferred


Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of office operation and proficiency in computer applications related to position duties with a variety of software

Working Conditions:

Must be able to maintain a sitting position

Typical equipment used in an office job


Repetitive movements


Remote eligible

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet(TM) Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact Lindsay Buchanan at

lbuchanan@kh.org

the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email

careers@kh.org

with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.


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