Medical Records Analyst - Inpatient
Lifepoint Health® · Winchester, Tennessee, United States · onsite
Your experience matters
Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Data Analyst joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Join a close-knit Health Information Management team where collaboration and teamwork are part of the everyday culture. Our experienced team members are cross-trained to support one another, share responsibilities and provide coverage when needed. You'll join a welcoming department where employees work together, communicate across the hospital and take pride in maintaining accurate, accessible and confidential patient health information.
How you’ll contribute
A Data Analyst who excels in this role:
- Reviews and processes inpatient discharge records to ensure appropriate documentation is maintained within the electronic medical record.
- Sorts and organizes inpatient medical record documentation in preparation for scanning.
- Identifies appropriate documentation and accurately scans records into the Meditech electronic medical record system.
- Reviews documentation for completeness and proper placement within the patient record.
- Maintains accuracy, organization and confidentiality when handling protected health information.
- Assists with incoming department phone calls and provides courteous assistance or routes calls as appropriate.
- Participates in the department's rotating “fax day,” reviewing and appropriately processing incoming fax requests and documentation, along with completing your daily job responsibilities.
- Assists patients, visitors and other walk-in customers presenting to the Health Information Management department.
- Communicates effectively with HIM team members and other hospital departments regarding medical record needs.
- Works collaboratively within a cross-trained HIM team, providing coverage and assistance in other areas as needed.
- Maintains HIPAA standards and protects the confidentiality and security of patient information at all times.
- Performs other HIM-related duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, required. Additional requirements include:
- Basic computer proficiency required; ability to learn electronic medical record systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately organize and process medical record documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently following training while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to manage repetitive, detail-oriented work while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
- Previous healthcare, hospital, medical records or HIM experience preferred, but not required.
- Previous experience with Meditech or an electronic medical record system is a plus.
- Familiarity with healthcare documentation and medical records is a plus.
Schedule: Full-Time - Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm On-site
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and, together with the Sewanee campus, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care close to home.
EEOC Statement
“Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”