Health Information Management HIM Technician

Banner Health•Peoria, AZ

23h•Remote

About The Position

This position is for a motivated, experienced Health Information Management Tech (HIMS Tech) to join Banner Health's talented Ambulatory Care HIMS Team. The role has a direct impact on patient care for ambulatory care clinics and facilitates importing patients' PHI documentation into Cerner. The team works in various functions including document imaging and regulatory compliance. This is a fully remote position, supporting BMG clinics for West Valley Phoenix, and is available to residents in specific states. The HIMS Technician is responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining patients' medical records, ensuring all regulatory requirements of Banner are followed. This includes reconciling medical record activity, maintaining records in centralized locations, retrieving charts, and scanning, indexing, and validating records. The role involves the maintenance and preservation of confidential electronic health records and performs a variety of HIMS functions such as record completion, transcription coordination, document imaging, release of information, and providing services and information to physicians and staff. It may also involve analyzing electronic medical records for quantitative and qualitative completion based on facility rules, company policy, and regulatory agency requirements.

Requirements

At least 1 year experience in medical technology and/or HIMS clearly shown in updated resume.
Knowledge of health information practices and principles as normally demonstrated through completion of one or more years of post-high school education in medical records and information systems OR high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge or one or more years of experience working with medical records and/or health information management.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
Ability to inspect, read, and analyze written material.
Must be able to perform and work on multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work.
Requires good judgment, initiative and problem-solving abilities, along with effective teamwork skills.
Requires strong technical skills in the use of software applications and databases.
Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Is knowledgeable and proficient in accessing and utilizing all applicable EHR systems as well as other applications utilized by the HIMS department.

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment in the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Program.
A background in the use of medical terminology for the assigned area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine releases of health information in accordance with company policy and all state and federal laws.
Reviews and analyzes health information typically through the use of electronic health record tools for provider completion and record deficiencies in accordance with the Joint Commission, CMS, state licensing agencies, Medical Staff rules and regulations, and HIMS Department standards. Accurately maintains data related to deficiencies in the Electronic Medical Record.
Provide customer service and assistance related to HIMS departmental functions to patients, vendors, providers, ancillary staff, and other departments in person, over the telephone, through email, or by other means including coordinating birth registrations with State recording processes.
Performs the document imaging function as required, including scanning, Quality Control and Validation, to ensure scanned images are uploaded into the correct electronic health record visit and meet minimum productivity standards as defined.
Perform current and retrospective review of scanned documents as needed through the certification process in an effort to maintain the integrity and completeness of the Electronic Medical Record and meet minimum productivity standards as defined.
Perform a variety of other support functions including assistance with basic transcription issues and requests, providing training for Dragon/voice recognition applications, assisting patients with completion of portal enrollment, performing merges and combines in the EHR, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned by HIMS leadership.
Works under regular supervision using defined processes. Conducts problem solving using a learned expertise in regulations and medical record requirements. Has assigned responsibility within a department or clinic. Customers are physicians and office staff, nursing and ancillary staff.
Compiling, processing, and maintaining patients' medical records.
Ensuring all regulatory requirements of Banner are followed.
Reconcile medical record activity.
Maintain records in centralized locations.
Retrieve charts.
Scan, index, and validate records.