HIMS Record Analyst -GWVNH

Provide technical support for the daily operation of the Health Information Management and Admissions Department. Exhibits knowledge of medical record practice including familiarity with diagnostic coding systems, medical terminology and disease processes. Provides information on eligibility and admission to the nursing home. Responsibilities The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assists in data retrieval for special reports and studies Assists in data retrieval for special reports and studies as requested by the Medical Staff, Administration or Health Information Director or questionnaires required by various governmental and accreditation agencies. Review and audit medical records Review and audit medical records within electronic health record and pass-leave books for compliance as needed. Assemble, process, analyze medical records Assembles, processes, analyzes, codes, scans, and indexes medical records of residents within and discharged from the nursing home. Functions as admission representative Functions as admission representative for the nursing home. Admits residents, answers questions regarding nursing home placement, and maintains admission documents and correspondence. Resident transportation backup Serve as backup with resident transportation to clinic appointments, pick-up an delivery of pharmacy items including weekly Unit Dose cart exchanges, pick-up and delivery of floor stock, delivery and pick-up of administrative correspondence as needed. Transcribe correspondence Transcribe routine correspondence and mailings of the Nursing Home Health Information Management Director, Nursing and/or MDS. Prepares and maintains daily and monthly census reports Prepares and maintains daily and monthly census reports as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Perform duties required to maintain efficient office procedures Files, answers telephone and perform duties required to maintain efficient office procedures. Prepares death certificates Prepares death certificates and provides a monthly report of expired residents to the Richmond County Health Department. Other Perform other duties as assigned., All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Driver's License Statement The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Educational Requirements Associate's degree (or 2 years of higher education) from accredited college or university in applicable field of study or High School Diploma/GED from a recognized state or federal accredited organization with two years of customer service skills, training in the areas of health information technology, medical terminology, medical coding, and medical records management or in a related field. Other Required Qualifications Hold a valid state of Georgia or South Carolina driver's license, Preferred Experience Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred. Applicants who have completed a post high school diploma technical course related to medical science, terminology, insurance coding and billing may be considered., Thorough knowledge of standards of medical practice. Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes. Ability to use current coding systems (ICD-10-CM). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F Pay Band: B4 Salary Minimum: $17.02/hour Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 6/26/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653., Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.