Health Information Technician - Medical Records

Prime Healthcare•Redding, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit www.shastaregional.com.

Requirements

Minimum one year health information management experience in acute care setting; required.
Accurate alphabetic, numeric, and/or terminal-digit filing skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Computer data entry with 10-key, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of terminal digit filing and medical terminology; preferred.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements for medical staff documentation; preferred.
Completion of a medical terminology course; preferred.
Background in business and office training; preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians and other medical personnel in achieving timely, accurate, and complete documentation practices.
Analyzes the assembled record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
Assigns deficiencies to the appropriate medical staff member, and enters data for tracking and monitoring purposes.
Notifies medical staff members and holds them accountable for chart completion items.
Assists medical staff members in their chart completion efforts, but will carry out the suspension process if the medical staff member does not complete their records in a timely manner.
Reviews documentation and updates or clears deficiencies as appropriate once the medical staff member addresses their documentation deficiencies or upon addition of a document to the analyzed record.
Answers telephone calls and assists visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.
Supports department needs through assistance in any of the Tech I, Release of Information, or other duties as assigned.