Health Information Technician - Critical Illness Recovery (CIRH)

Select Medical • Mechanicsburg, PA

86d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Health Information Management Technician position at Select Medical involves supporting critical illness recovery hospitals. This is a full-time, on-site role with various shift options available, including Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm, 9am to 5:30pm, 10am to 6:30pm, and 11am to 7:30pm, as well as a schedule from Monday to Thursday 9am to 5:30pm and Friday 8am to 12:30pm, and Saturday 8am to 12pm. The hourly wage ranges from $18 to $20 based on experience. The company offers a diverse benefits package, including PTO and EID leave, and a 401K company match.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Two (2) years of work experience in a Health Information department of a health care facility.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, demonstration of the ability to set priorities, and has proven problem solving skills.
• Shows a sense of urgency and confidentiality.
• Experience with Epic or other Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and other database programs.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with all members of the hospital, clinical staff, and other internal and external colleagues and customers.
• Exemplifies a customer service focus with internal and external clinicians, hospital leadership, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing workload and workflow without interference to quality of work.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Health Information Technology or associated health care field preferred.
• RHIT or RHIA preferred.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and Joint Commission standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantitative and qualitative medical record review.
• Communicates with physicians to notify them of incomplete medical records.
• Follows up as needed to ensure timely completion consistent with regulatory standards.
• Scans and indexes records accurately and timely, as defined by policy.
• Communicates effectively with hospital leaders, physicians, and other clinicians to ensure proper maintenance of medical records and prompt resolution as problems arise.
• Performs release of information duties accurately and timely consistent with department policies and federal/state requirements.
• Abstracts clinical and quality data from medical records for internal and external reporting needs.
• Works with the leadership team to ensure timely collection and submission of data, including CMS reporting requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Meets annual goals established with supervisor and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.

What This Job Offers

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