Health Information Tech II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Health Information Tech II performs clerical tasks assigned by management, including retrieving and organizing medical records from patient care areas for document imaging and reconciling records against the discharge census. The role takes timely action to retrieve all discharged patient records; conducts concurrent and retrospective medical record reviews according to department and hospital standards; and assigns deficiencies for physicians to complete. The position also supports medical staff suspension processes by generating reports and maintaining databases used to communicate about the deficiency management system and compliance with the medical records suspension policy. Additional duties include birth certificate completion, release-of-information requests, transcription support, and other departmental support. The employee completes established position competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of work experience in health information management or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology or another related healthcare field.
• Experience in a healthcare setting or physician practice; a clinical rotation may substitute for work experience.
• RHIA or RHIT certification/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, organize, and process medical records from patient care areas for document imaging.
• Reconcile records against the discharge census and take timely action to retrieve all discharged patient records.
• Conduct concurrent and retrospective medical record reviews in accordance with department and hospital standards.
• Assign medical record deficiencies for physicians to complete.
• Generate reports and maintain databases supporting communication with medical staff about the deficiency management system and medical records suspension policy adherence.
• Support birth certificate completion, release-of-information requests, transcription, and other departmental functions.
• Complete established competencies within the designated introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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