Health Information Analyst

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team. 

Maintain the integrity of the medical record by monitoring timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation.

• Maintains the Master Patient Index and other system tables such as provider ID and chart locator for the HIM department to ensure efficient use of the system and accurate information.
• Along with the electronic system corrections, update any associated paper documentation to be consistent with the electronic systems.
• Monitors transcription system and process transcribed reports.
• Analyzes medical records for complete documentation; monitor and report on completion status.
• Processes e-messages from physicians using the e-signature system in order to resolve problems with reports or other questions.
• Review, correct, and analyze data received from various functions performed by record processing, including Master.
• Patient Index (EMPI) activity, ROI, deficiency analysis, and delinquency processes.
• Works closely with Patient Registration, Patient Financial Services, and Information Services to solve issues arising from inaccurate patient data.
• Be a resource working closely with the Patient Registration Department and Patient Financial Services to analyze and provide solutions for duplicates or other inaccuracies in the electronic patient database.
• Reconcile paper records with department documents to verify receipt of all records.
• Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission accreditation standards and HIPAA compliance.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CT Children’s STANDARDS

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Preferred: Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Required: Previous experience with electronic MPI, patient registration, and billing and clinical system processes.
• Experience with the implementation and use of an EHR system in an acute care hospital setting in the HIM setting or information services setting.

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