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

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital jobs

Health Information Management (HIM) Technician