Chart Research Specialist

at  Ventra Health Inc

About Us:

• Ventra is a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians practicing anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and now radiology, through the recent combining of forces with Advocate RCM. Focused on Revenue Cycle Management and Advisory services, Ventra partners with private practices, hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent and data-driven solutions that solve the most complex revenue and reimbursement issues, enabling clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to their patients and communities.

Job Summary:

• The Chart Research Specialist is responsible for review of medical records for the necessary documents for proper indexing.

Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Ensures medical records are complete within the electronic medical records system by identifying and obtaining any missing chart information including signatures from physicians and other pertinent personnel
• Reports on incomplete medical records based on the deadlines given
• Conducts Review of Systems (ROS), Exam, HPI, and MD Notes
• Retrieves existing medical records from Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Scans and inputs documents
• Verifies that information is indexed appropriately
• Pulls down medical records through Automate Tasks
• Logs into hospital systems and downloads registration logs and demographic data
• Documents work processes as required
• Creates new entries and sub files as needed with correct medical record number
• Monitors the performance of the Automate Tasks
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year of experience handling patient health information and/or medical records preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information
• Working knowledge of department roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) such as Cerner, Meditech, Epic, PICIS
• Strong supervisory/management skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong supervisory/management skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and effectively troubleshoot while focusing on innovative solutions
• Ability to read, understand, and apply state/federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle highly sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to remain flexible and work within a collaborative and fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and professional manner

• Ensures medical records are complete within the electronic medical records system by identifying and obtaining any missing chart information including signatures from physicians and other pertinent personnel
• Reports on incomplete medical records based on the deadlines given
• Conducts Review of Systems (ROS), Exam, HPI, and MD Notes
• Retrieves existing medical records from Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Scans and inputs documents
• Verifies that information is indexed appropriately
• Pulls down medical records through Automate Tasks
• Logs into hospital systems and downloads registration logs and demographic data
• Documents work processes as required
• Creates new entries and sub files as needed with correct medical record number
• Monitors the performance of the Automate Tasks
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigne