Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the 10 Best Places to Live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for three consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the HIS Analyst reports to the Health Information Services Manager. This position is responsible for supporting the revenue cycle by processing and analyzing discharged medical records and performing basic Release of Information (ROI) tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of documentation in patient chart by reviewing documentation for deficiencies and utilize for reporting purposes
• Maintain analysis work queue within 1-3 days post-discharge to ensure records are complete for coding purposes
• Issue deficiencies for missing information within the medical record
• Work with necessary departments to obtain documentation needed for record completion
• Remain knowledgeable regarding ROI in order to appropriately assist with release requests
• Assist other departments and users on location of documents within EMR software
• Appropriately utilize the transcription system for accessing documents, as needed
• Effectively communicate with physician offices for retrieval and completion of needed documentation
• Identify duplicate medical records and combine, as appropriate
• Serve as support to coding teams and physician support coordinator for reviewing and updating deficiencies as needed
• Perform other job duties as directed by Manager or Director.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure and Certifications: Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required. RHIT or RHIA certification, required.
• Experience: Minimum 3-years previous experience in an HIS or healthcare support role, required.

Work Environment: This position will spend 50% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 50% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will require transportation between facilities.