Health Information Management (HIM) Technician

The HIM Technician assists in the quality management and compliance of the facility’s health information. Responsible for keeping patient medical records organized and updated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, compiles, process and makes medical records available to authorized users in a manner that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Scans, assembles medical charts and prepares them for completion.
• Pulls and processes patient medical records as needed for patient readmission.
• Ensures patient medical records are retrieved for physicians and departments in a timely manner as needed for patient care, auditing and other purposes.
• Routinely collects all discharged patient medical records as to ensure all records are secured in the Health Information Department.
• Accurately files all patient medical records.
• Maintains neatly assembled medical records in an established standardized order.
• Performs chart analysis of patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, appropriate signatures and dates in a timely manner as to ensure compliance with facility’s policy and procedures and regulatory agencies requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining, coordinating and responding to requests for Release of Information to authorized persons.
• Answers incoming calls in a timely manner and responds to caller’s needs. Return calls left on voicemail within 24 hours.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-department employees, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that medical records can be properly maintained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Associates degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or Health Information preferred;
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Health Information Technology preferred;
• Knowledge of and adheres to all Federal and State regulations;
• Maintains confidentiality of employees and vendors at all times;
• Detail oriented with accurate data entry skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication;
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel);
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines;

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan