HIM Records Technician

Chase Brexton Health Care•Baltimore, MD

34d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The HIM Records Technician ensures the availability and accessibility of the patient health record. This role performs quality checks, scans, and indexes clinical documentation into the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The technician also prepares records requests, assists with referral tracking to ensure the referral loop is closed, and responds to subpoena requests in conjunction with the compliance department.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills
Basic understanding of HIPAA and PHI
Navigational knowledge of electronic medical health applications
Good time management skills, organized, self-motivated
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to maintain a high level of productivity and confidentiality
Ability to work well in a team environment
High School Diploma or GED
One year of healthcare experience in an HIM Department, physician office, or medical environment
Experience with electronic patient records, medical terminology, scanning and indexing, and computer use

Responsibilities

Review and include two patient identifiers, track EHR referrals, scan/index to EHR, and forward electronically to the designee for review and signature.
Review e-fax documents and forward them to the appropriate folder for indexing.
Review indexed documents to patients EHR as assigned.
Review medical records for completeness and file records in designated areas.
Manage patient records, initiate and reply to patient records requests documents for billing and/or legal services, manage duplicate charts, update status changes for patients who are deceased or no longer with the organization, send and receive information via facsimile machine or email, and comply with all laws pertaining to HIPPA regulations.
Fax, scan, print, and file documents needed for patient care.
Receive telephone requests (specific to processing routine release of information requests) and determine if records should be processed internally or externally.
Receive telephone requests (specific to processing same day release of information requests) to the appropriate internal staff.
Request and process incoming records requests.
Submit requested ROI documentation to requestors.
Process urgent or same day release of information requests when appropriate.
Perform additional duties as necessary to meet the obligations of our clients.