HIM Abstractor I (temporary)

Temporary Him Abstractor

Nemours is seeking a temporary HIM abstractor! This position is responsible for verifying and digitally categorizing documents into the electronic medical records via a variety of applications/systems to assure that clinical information is accurate and available for patient care in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and classify documents within the document management system.
• Index documents into the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) as digital formats, for ease of storage, retrieval, and use. This position may be directed to process historical/acquisition documents/records or work in the Extract clerical icon as needed.
• Maintain a 99% accuracy rate and 95% productivity rate.
• Create encounters in the EMR system as per policy and procedure as needed to consistently locate patient documentation.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the HIM policies and reliable methods governing the verification process.
• Validating the authenticity of legal documents.
• Utilizing advanced technology to eliminate printing and redundancy of documents.
• Apply critical thinking skills, exhibit strong independent judgment, and research skills. Able to assess complex problems, overcome challenges, and adapt to changes.
• Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Keyboarding and 10-key data entry skills
• RHIA/RHIT preferred