HIM Associate

MemorialCare•Fountain Valley, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Management (HIM) Associate is responsible for the ongoing management of medical record quality and completeness to ensure a complete legal health record and its release. The Associate ensures that the record information maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper files and electronic systems. This position provides coverage in the Health Information Management Department assisting with the release of information (ROI), prepping, scanning, and validating remnant discharged records.

Requirements

Two years’ office / clerical experience preferred
One year of HIM experience preferred
Excellent communication and computer skills
High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers excellent customer service, answers phones, assists and directs incoming callers and walk-in customers to the Health Information Management (HIM) department
Upholds appropriate privacy and security of all protected health information as well as maintains integrity of all records
Communicates effectively and professionally with physicians, ancillary staff, and other third-party persons
Demonstrates the ability to process, assemble, scan, and validate patient records within multiple electronic systems
Demonstrates the ability to validate the authenticity of an Authorization to Release PHI (protected health information) in accordance with our policies and procedures and appropriately process the ROI
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Attends department specific education/training, in-services, and staff meetings
Accounts for all remnant discharged records
Accurately preps, scans, and validates patient records to ensure a complete Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Completes ROI (release of information) accurately, timely, and securely staying state and federal regulations
Demonstrates ability to utilize EPIC, Onbase, Rightfax and other necessary programs
Actively participates in department functions to enhance daily operations
Other duties as assigned