Health Information Management Technician

Lifepoint Health•Henderson, NC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The HIM Technician provides 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. Maria Parham 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. As a HIM Technician, 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or the equivalent.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Experience in release of information practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes the assembled record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations.
Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes.
Reviews 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.
Retrieves, logs, prints medical records as requested by physician offices, patients, other hospitals and other entities as needed.
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.