Amendment Analyst - Medical Record Govenrance

Pay range: $57,940 - $94,150 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To manage and standardize the amendment and correction process across the enterprise. To ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of amendment requests submitted by patients or their authorized representatives, in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state regulations. To collaborate with compliance, risk management, health information management (HIM), clinical teams, compliance, and IT to maintain consistent workflows, resolve complex amendment cases, and safeguard the integrity of patient health information.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Standardize amendment workflows across all care settings, ensuring consistency and compliance with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Review and process amendment requests for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization; validate corrections in the EMR. 
• Coordinate with compliance, risk management, HIM, clinical teams, and IT to execute complex amendments involving multiple systems or downstream applications. 
• Develop, monitor and report amendment metrics, such as turnaround times and compliance rates; identify opportunities for process improvement. 
• Provide education and training to staff on amendment policies, workflows, and regulatory requirements. 
• Provides input on policies and SOPs related to medical record governance, amendments, and identity management and documentation integrity. 
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational standards related to patient rights and documentation integrity. 
• Engages in cross-functional projects to amendment requests and improve workflows. 
• Participate in audits and investigations related to amendment requests and documentation integrity. 
• Perform other duties as assigned, supporting enterprise data integrity initiatives.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM), or related field required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred. Five (5) years of progressive experience in HIM or clinical documentation, including experience demonstrating a graduated level of responsibility and scope, with at least three (3) years focused on medical record amendments or documentation integrity. Enterprise or multi-entity experience preferred.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations 

RHIA, RHIT, or HIM-related certification preferred. Additional certifications such as CDIP or CHPS desirable.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

Strong understanding of clinical workflows and documentation standards. 

Ability to analyze and interpret medical record data for accuracy and completeness. 

Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner) and amendment workflows. 

Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy/Security and regulatory requirements. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements related to patient rights and documentation. 

Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated 

Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills across clinical and operational teams 

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to execute corrective action plans 

Ability to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure 

Ability to multi-task Must be able to accept responsibility for one’s own work 

Ability to demonstrate quality of work ethic of doing the right thing the right way 

Ability to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.