Position Purpose
The Physician Support Liaison role is vital role within HIM. Under direction of the Director, the Physician Liaison Specialist is responsible for performing qualitative analysis of clinical data in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, and as defined by Regulatory Agencies. This individual provides support to providers to ensure completion of documentation deficiencies and orders throughout Epic. The role is key to maintain regulatory (JC and CMS) and hospital (Medical Staff Bylaws) policies and procedures governing compliance in physician documentation.
What you will do
Work with all clinical providers and service line leaders within the region in maintaining the clinical documentation in the EHR (EPIC)
Work with providers and Departmental Chairs, CMIO and CMO to ensure compliance in documentation and signature of the orders and documentation deficiencies within the system
Conduct presentations and education related to final audit findings to affected staff or leadership
Notify providers and assist with note correction-- this includes notes filed on an incorrect encounter and documentation created without appropriate dates of service
Query provider deficiencies (order and documentation) on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Evaluate the routing of deficiencies to ensure accurate provider assignment should any validation be required
Support and mentor Health Information Analyst staff through review of assignments and retraining as needed
Participate in periodic quality review with team members to support departmental quality efforts toward optimizing physician documentation
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates/Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Transcription or related equivalent field preferred
5 years previous work experience involving physician/clinician relations or 5 years progressive experience in Health Information Management or related field preferred
RHIT, CMT or other related credential preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, medical sciences and pharmacology required
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full time 40hrs M-F days
Excellent benefits - starting day 1!
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.