Health Information Management (HIM) Technician

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of confidential electronic health records. The position performs a variety of HIM functions, including one or more of the following: record completion, transcription coordination, document imaging, release of information, and/or providing services and information to physicians and staff. May analyze the electronic medical records for quantitative and qualitative completion based on the facility’s medical staff rules and regulations, company policy, and State, Federal and other regulatory agency requirements.

Requirements

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 and 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.
Ability to perform and work on multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work.
Good judgment, initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Effective teamwork skills.
Strong technical skills in the use of software applications and databases.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable and proficient in accessing and utilizing all applicable EHR systems as well as other applications utilized by the HIM department.

Nice To Haves

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

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 HIM Department standards.
Accurately maintains data related to deficiencies in the Electronic Medical Record.
Provide customer service and assistance related to HIM 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 processing 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 HIM leadership.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.