Health Information Management Technician

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters. Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. The Health Information Management Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet your healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to review medical records, identify deficiencies, and maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of medical records, release of information, and patient privacy practices, with an understanding of HIPAA and the importance of protecting confidential health information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, record deficiencies, and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic health information systems, with the ability to learn and effectively use EHR, scanning, dictation, tracking, and medical record applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with physicians, APRNs, patients, families, healthcare organizations, and other members of the care team.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently with minimal supervision, and remain effective in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Nice To Haves

• prior experience in Health Information Management, medical records, or release of information practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing assembled medical records for completion deficiencies and ensuring documentation meets regulatory requirements, medical staff rules, and Joint Commission standards.
• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the medical record through careful review, scanning, data entry, and timely resolution of documentation issues.
• Tracking and resolving record deficiencies by assigning outstanding items to the appropriate medical staff members, maintaining accurate data, and following up to ensure timely completion.
• Supporting physicians and APRNs with electronic dictation and documentation processes, including system setup, training, e-signature workflows, and follow-up on late or incomplete dictations.
• Managing the retrieval, printing, scanning, logging, and distribution of medical records for authorized physicians, patients, healthcare organizations, and other entities.
• Protecting patient privacy and confidential health information by following HIPAA, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory requirements when handling, accessing, and releasing medical records.
• Providing responsive and professional service to physicians, patients, families, and other visitors while supporting on-call record retrieval, fax transfers, dictation hold queues, and other HIM functions as needed.

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.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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