HIM TECH I | HEALTH INFORMATION MGMT | PER DIEM - DAY SHIFTS (24816)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center•Paramus, NJ

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Management Technician I to support the Health Information Management department. The role handles discharged encounter pickup and reconciliation, medical record documentation retrieval, outpatient deficiency assignment, long-term care record assembly, and medical record preparation and scanning. The technician also supports physicians and clinical staff with transcription or HPF questions as needed, responds to departmental calls, and performs work according to established procedures and standards. The position requires collaboration with coworkers and other departments, courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The technician participates in performance improvement activities, helps identify gaps in policies and procedures, remains flexible with assignments and schedule, and seeks continuing education to develop skills. Other duties may be assigned to support department and organizational objectives. The work setting is general office areas, with contact with staff and physicians. The role involves frequent standing, walking, stooping, stretching, reaching, bending, and kneeling. Compensation is $20.60 per hour. The employer offers medical, dental, and vision plans; vacation, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; and continuing education programs.

Requirements

Computer literate.
Good organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Working knowledge of medical terminology required.
High school graduation or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the medical field preferred.
Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick up and reconcile discharged encounters throughout the hospital according to an assigned schedule.
Use computer applications such as HPF, Paragon, and Webnet proficiently.
Retrieve medical record documentation for patient care.
Accurately assign deficiencies for outpatient encounters.
Accurately assemble long-term care records.
Answer the departmental phone in a timely and courteous manner.
Prepare and scan medical records.
Assist physicians or other clinical staff with transcription and HPF questions as needed.
Perform duties in accordance with established procedures, protocols, and departmental standards.
Participate in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities.
Communicate and interact respectfully, courteously, and effectively with customers, coworkers, physicians, and other departments.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with regulations and policy.
Remain flexible in work assignments and schedule.
Seek continuing education opportunities to improve skills.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; assess gaps and create necessary policies and procedures.
Adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and become familiar with its Mission, Vision, and Values.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational objectives.