Director Ris Pacs Analyst Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• High-School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• 2 or more years of healthcare/Radiology experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills
• Prior PACS or RIS/Epic Radiant experience preferred
• BLS required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in HIM field with Electronic Medical Record systems, specifically information related to processing release of information requests.
• Cerner experience a plus, must have strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Good strong understanding of HIM record processing, workflow, and Electronic Medical Records.
• Strong analytic and computer skills. Must also have good communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to use computer/word processing equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to use basic office equipment including copiers, fax machine
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with physicians, co-workers, patients, and other hospital employees. Proven ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Position Summary

The HIM Release of Information Specialist is responsible for processing Release of Information (ROI) requests for patients and physician practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Retrieves records as requested by authorized persons. Ensure that properly executed release of information forms are obtained when necessary.
• Downloads new and returned records according to established systems and policies.
• Retrieves and/or creates patient's electronic records and images via PACS, Ambra, Power Share, Image Share and/or CD's for distribution and delivery to physicians' offices or patients.
• Monitors various software platforms requests (such as: Ambra, Power Share and Image Share e-mail) to ensure completion while monitoring exceptions and following through to ensure report/image/medical information arrives at its intended destination
• Accesses reports and other patient or exam data via RIS, PACS, PACS CUBE and
  Epic software systems.
• Answers the phone, takes messages, and directs calls appropriately
• Provides coverage during system downtime; maintains flexibility to accommodate departmental needs during a system downtime.
• Assist in training for EMR, PACS and CD burner.
• Acting as liaison to all internal and external customers to facilitate access to hospital services.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching. Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry. Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position