Data Integrity Specialist - 100% Remote (Must Live in Greater Houston)

Job Details

At Houston Methodist, the Data Integrity Specialist position is responsible for supporting the services related to the integrity of the integrated electronic health record (EHR). The position performs tasks to maintain the accuracy of the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI). The position also monitors chart correction requests timely and implements actions to perform corrections as necessary to ensure accuracy of the integrated EHR.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal departmental and organizational results.Communicates effectively with customers to enlist their assistance in ensuring medical records are complete and accurate.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms the primary function of merging, chart correction, and identity overlays based on work volume and workflow needs.Assists with testing for system upgrades, system builds, and system fixes.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSContinuously evaluates the integrity of data in the health record in order to efficiently complete requests, identify and correct inconsistencies.Determines the correct action to be taken to ensure the integrity of the data.Adheres to department standards for productivity, timeliness, and quality.Completes the transaction in all relevant hospital systems.Reviews 100% of updates to assure its completeness, consistency, and compliance with hospital policy, procedures, and regulations.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOrganizes time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and sets priorities. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPractices adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demands. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that will improve quality or service. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATIONAssociate's degree in health information management or related field required or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degreeCompletion of some college courses focused in health information management/ technology preferred

WORK EXPERIENCETwo years of experience performing tasks associated with EMPI, chart correction, and/or general health information management or related areaPrior EHR systems experience preferred

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 Houston Methodist Hospital

 07/05/2024

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