About this role
Job Requirements A Day in the Life of a HIM Quality Integrity Auditor
The HIM Quality Integrity Auditor performs as the overall quality auditor for the Health Information Management (HIM) department. This position audits documentation within the medical record, performs departmental and provider training, and develops or revises departmental policies and procedures.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans • 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match • Life Insurance • Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Employer Sponsored Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program • ANCC Magnet Hospital • 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service Here is What You Will Be Doing: • Able to perform duties of a HIM Tech II. • Reviews records for accurate deficiency assignment and corrects errors in Epic to reflect correct deficiency assignment. • Audits and re-assigns attribution of records as identified by Medical Staff and hospital staff members. • Audits individual providers as needed and uses work queues within Epic for deficiency management. • Assists Coding and CDI staff obtain missing documentation from providers. • Reviews decline deficiency queue and other communication from providers to ensure timely follow up is provided. • Educates and works with providers regarding deficiencies, documentation, needs, and requirements. • Researches list of providers leaving organization to ensure records are complete prior to departure. Works with providers that have incomplete records. • Researches and maintains records for retired charts without completion and Administratively Closes records. • Provides Analysis training for new HIM Tech IIs. • Organizes and update all relevant forms as needed. • Assists Operations Manager with updating/creating departmental training/policies/processes as needed. • Assists Director with special projects/audit requests from regulatory agencies as needed. • Meets Quality and Productivity Standards per department expectations. Desired Skills: • Ability to accurately locate, retrieve and file information • Ability to work independently with attention to detail and organization • Ability to identify and prioritize issues for resolution • Advanced knowledge of computers and database applications • Ability to establish goals with decisive follow through Here is What You Need: • Associate level (2 years) vocational, technical or college education in qualitative analysis or similar field • OR, four (4) or more years of experience in qualitative analysis or similar • Two (2) or more years of HIM experience in a hospital or medical office • OR, completion of a two year HIM training program • Two (2) or more years of electronic patient record experience • One (1) or more years of computerized deficiency system experience About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!