Job Description

Job Summary

The HIM Analyst is responsible for data collection and data quality in the reporting of births, deaths, and fetal deaths. The registrar is responsible for securing paternity affidavits and communicating directly with new parents, physicians, vital statistics, funeral homes and health departments. The registrar is also responsible for the accounting of disclosures of the above data.

Essential Functions

Answers telephones, takes information requests and supplies routine factual information concerning medical records to doctors, other staff members and outside health care facilities as necessary. Follows department policies and procedures to contribute to efficiency of HIM department. Completes birth certificates and death certificates in accordance with Vital Record accurately and timely. Performs other job duties as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent with basic college courses. Associate Degree (Preferred) RHIT Certification (Preferred) 1-2 years of experience in an acute care facility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good communication and customer service skills.  Ability to abstract data and to perform data entry tasks. Must be proficient in Word and Excel.  Knowledge of medical terminology (Preferred).  Basic computer knowledge/skills (Required).  Previous experience within an electronic medical record (Required).  Performs other job duties as assigned.