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
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
- Medical insurance (three plans to choose from)
- Dental insurance (two plans to choose from)
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
