HIM Data Integrity Analyst

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Health Information Management Data Integrity Analyst reports census and other health system statistics on a set schedule and as needed to satisfy ad hoc data requests. The HIM Data Integrity Analyst completes quality reports, surveys - including COTH, Joint Commission, Magnet and other data reporting requests as needed. This position analyzes medical record documentation audits and prepares weekly/monthly trending data reports containing compliance rates for Joint Commission or other regulatory documentation requirements. The HIM Data Integrity Analyst may also work with our Patient Identity team to complete merges/unmerges and patient safety events, insuring one patient, one record, and integrity within our Master Patient Index.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and submits statistical reports on census and other health system metrics set to a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Builds and reports out quality data, surveys, and ad hoc requests.
• Writes complex report criteria on query logic.
• Performs analysis of existing reports, user requests, workflow opportunities and recommends best practices, efficiencies for data production, as well as explanations for data variances.
• Analyzes and prepares reports on trending with compliance medical record documentation, i.e. discharge summaries, operative/procedural reports, verbal orders, etc.  for timeliness, completeness, and quality to insure regulatory requirements are met as well as adherence to health system policies and procedures.
• Identifies data discrepancies and data quality issues, and collaborates with other analytics team members, data integrity analysts, clinical departments, providers and Subject Matter Experts to ensure data consistency and integrity.  Achieves consistent quality performance and meets the quality standard defined by the HIM Department.
• Achieves consistent productive performance and meets production standard for the specific job role.
• Performs merges, unmerges, overlays, and chart corrections as necessary in all hospital systems, including legacy systems to ensure each patient only has one medical record number.
• Uses root cause analysis skills in problem solving to identify discrepancies and their cause and determine, coordinate, and execute appropriate steps for remediation.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Associates Degree in a healthcare, business or related field of study from an accredited college or university OR Associate's Degree equivalent of 4 years of experience in reporting, or data analysis.
• 2 or more years of experience in data reporting, analytics, statistical report out or query writing.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management (RHIA), or Computer Science/Information Systems from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with Epic data and Clarity.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Registered Health Information Administrator(RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) if applicable.

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient with MS Office Products, Excel.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.