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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The University of North Texas (UNT) Student Health and Wellness Center is a full-service medical center offering all UNT students general wellness and specialty medical care. We are staffed with licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified lab technologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, and medical assistants.
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Position Overview
This position is responsible for planning, monitoring, and evaluating all activities of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department of the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC). Will collect, compile, process, transcribe, and make available to authorized users accurate electronic health records in a manner consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of SHWC and all applicable regulatory and governmental regulations. Serves as the SHWC Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Officer and ensures that the SHWC operates and complies with all state and federal laws concerning HIPAA.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three years of office administration or business management experience; or any equivalent combination education, training, and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• At least three years' experience in a college clinic medical records department,
including releasing records, converting paper documents to electronic medical
records, and processing subpoenas.
• Understanding of medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements related to health information management (HIM)
• Familiarity with health data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and other relevant healthcare compliance standards.
• Experience in acting as HIPAA Privacy Officer in a college medical facility,
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues quickly,
• Ability to manage and maintain secure access and rights to sensitive health data while ensuring system integrity and compliance with regulations,
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Preferred Qualifications
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- Coordinates legal requests and medical records releases with the Legal Affairs Office and ensures that all state and federal laws are followed.
- Serves as HIPAA Privacy Officer and develops, implements, and reviews privacy policies in coordination with management, administration, compliance, and legal departments.
- Responsible for filing all SHWC Release of Medical Records forms in the medical record, answering telephones, and securing the work area.
- Oversees the installation and configuration of any Health Information related systems to customize them for the organization.
- Serve as EMR Helpdesk liaison and maintain and answer all EMR related questions.
- Creates and edits EMR templates/forms under the guidance of the Management team.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
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Physical Requirements
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Environmental Hazards
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Work Schedule
M-F, 8am-5pm
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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