HIM Specialist

Preston Memorial Hospital, located in beautiful Kingwood, WV, less than 30 miles from Morgantown, WV, is a rural hospital with vision, diversity, stability and a future.  At PMH, we have one simple mission:  To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.  Our 300 plus dedicated and caring employees are encouraged to employ their talents and abilities to solve any challenge faced by our patients and the surrounding community.

While many hospitals, especially rural hospitals, are closing because of ever declining reimbursement for the services they provide, Preston Memorial Hospital continues to get stronger by offering new programs, new services, and operating more efficiently.  Besides providing excellent healthcare services, Preston Memorial also is a strong contributor to the county's economic status as it is the third largest employer in Preston County.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for reviewing the medical record for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy against the according to standards established by the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, outside regulatory agencies, and departmental procedures upon patient discharge. Identify whether all required documentation is present and that all entries have been authenticated before the record is filed as complete. Assign identified deficiencies to the responsible provider(s) for timely complete. Perform re-analysis, to ensure the deficiencies were taken off by the assigned provider and that assigned deficiencies are accurate. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

-º  Required:

-º  High School Diploma or Equivalent

-º  Preferred:

-º  Associate Degree in HIM or releated field preferred

EXPERIENCE

-º  Minimum of 1-year previous expereince in a hospital Health Information Management Department

-º  Two years previous expereince in a hospital Health Information Management Department with additional experience in quality analysis or similar function preferred