Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

Job Summary

Maintain the integrity of the Master Patient Index. Analyze the daily potential duplicate patient report by reviewing for potential merge completions. Utilizing all applicable computer systems investigates potential duplicate medical records numbers and ensures other data discrepancies are resolved. Assist all departments with answering incoming call/ emails related to potential duplicate numbers. Performs a variety of duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

School Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Licenses & Certifications: RHIT or RHIA preferred

Work Experience: Three (3) years experience in the HIM Department related position.

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)

Proficiencies: Personal Computer, Typing

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical; Mathematics; Medical Terms; Research; MS Word

Work Schedule: Weekends; Holidays; Flexible

Other Requirements: Excellent analytical and communication skills; Ability to read terminal digit numbers (TDO)

Application Instructions

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