Health Information Management Technician

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Tech is responsible for clerical support along with scanning duties in the functional areas of data compilation, quantitative analysis and verification of records, maintenance of files and correspondence in the HIM Department. This role will also analyze the assembled record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations. Ensure any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes. Review documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate. Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality. Other responsibilities include retrieving, logging, and printing medical records as requested by physician offices, patients, other hospitals, and other entities as needed. Notify Director of any outstanding records, issues with equipment, processes, or other job concerns. Take on-call rotation for retrieval of records, fax transfer records, pull power of attorney papers, etc. Assists with other HIM daily functions. Works closely with physicians and ensures they are set up to dictate into the system. Trains physicians/APRNs to dictate and e-sign dictation and orders. Ensures completion of records for Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in release of information practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support and scanning duties in data compilation, quantitative analysis, and verification of records.
• Maintain files and correspondence in the HIM Department.
• Analyze assembled records for chart completion deficiencies according to regulatory requirements and medical staff rules.
• Assign deficiencies to the appropriate medical staff member and enter data for tracking and monitoring.
• Review documentation and update or clear deficiencies.
• Answer telephone calls and assist visitors (physicians, patients, family members) while maintaining confidentiality.
• Retrieve, log, and print medical records as requested.
• Notify Director of any outstanding records, equipment issues, process issues, or other job concerns.
• Participate in on-call rotation for record retrieval, fax transfers, and pulling power of attorney papers.
• Assist with other HIM daily functions.
• Work closely with physicians to ensure they are set up to dictate into the system.
• Train physicians/APRNs to dictate and e-sign dictation and orders.
• Ensure completion of records for Joint Commission standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED