HIM Deficiency Analyst Opportunity Are you ready to work where breathtaking mountain views meet exceptional care? At Bitterroot Health, we combine the beauty of Montana's Bitterroot Valley with our commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare. As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply woven into the fabric of the Bitterroot Valley, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships with our neighbors. Located in Montana's scenic Bitterroot Valley between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, we offer rewarding careers paired with an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy top-rated schools, a safe, family-friendly community, and year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and access to nearby rivers, trails, and lakes in one of Montana's most stunning regions. Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team is dedicated to supporting our staff by providing resources and activities that promote occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well-being. We believe that your happiness is key to success, which is why we also host regular employee gatherings to foster community and connection. Grow with us! From tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we are invested in your success. Join a team recognized for excellence! Named a 2025 top 20 in the nation Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Voted 'Bitterroot's Best Employer' in 2022 and 2023, we were also honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2023. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Montana, Bitterroot Health is the place for you. Discover the rewarding career you deserve—apply today! HIM Deficiency Analyst opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!! Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill an HIM Deficiency Analyst position in our Health Information Management (HIM) department. The HIM Deficiency Analyst is responsible for the concurrent and retrospective review of medical records for timely required documentation to ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, accreditation agencies, regulatory bodies and medical staff rules and regulations. Aids clinical staff to resolve deficiencies and uses data management techniques to trend areas of improvement opportunity. The HIM Deficiency Analyst works with HIM and other department staff to ensure the accurate and timely completion of patient medical records. Provides clerical support and consultation for other HIM functions. Completes weekly physician suspension of privileges report and manages deficiencies both currently and post-discharge to ensure that all required documentation is present, and that all entries have been properly authenticated before the medical record is determined as complete. Major function requires analysis and interpretation of data using inferential methods to affect departments desired results producing quality of work in a timely manner to assure accurate and efficient chart completion for accurate patient care. By using critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, this position will identify the root cause of a problem in all functions of deficiency analysis. This position requires a high level of detail and must maintain strong independent work habits with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates and clinical staff regarding Health Information Management processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or equivalent required
Licensures, Certifications, Registrations: None required Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good oral and written communication skills General knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office product suite preferred
Experience: 2 years prior Health Information Management experience preferred
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Benefits: This position is eligible for the full benefit package.
