HIM Tech II

HonorHealth•Virtual - Arizona, AZ

6d•Remote

About The Position

The HIM Tech II completes and submits Arizona State-required information for birth certificates, fetal death certificates, paternity affidavits, and related documentation. The role also coordinates suspension protocols with Medical Staff Services, maintains the integrity of the master patient index (MPI), performs MPI merges and related maintenance, and facilitates synchronization with other organizational indices. This position supports patients through the birth registration and paternity processes by collecting and verifying information, entering birth data into the State of Arizona Birth Reporting System, and resolving issues with patients and the state. It also researches patient admission histories to determine appropriate medical record merges and reviews duplicate patient reports. The HIM Tech II distributes chart-deficiency and suspension information to physicians, providers, and other appropriate entities, and monitors, tracks, and reports physician deficiencies in the electronic medical record system. The position participates in department activities and safety initiatives and completes required safety competencies and requirements. The position is virtual in Arizona, and the employee must reside in Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of experience in master patient index maintenance, records analysis, and/or medical records processing required.
Basic understanding and use of computers, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, and computer data-entry programs required.
Excellent communication skills with physicians required.
Must reside in the State of Arizona.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
3 years of experience in master patient index maintenance, records analysis, and/or medical records processing preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to birth registration and the confidentiality and security of patient health information preferred.
Experience in a role requiring excellent communication and analytical skills preferred.
Registered Arizona State Birth Registrar preferred.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and verify patient information required for Arizona birth and paternity registration processes.
Enter birth data into the State of Arizona Birth Reporting System.
Prioritize work and reconcile newborn patients with birth-registration submissions to ensure submission of all HonorHealth patient births and fetal deaths.
Work with patients and the State of Arizona Birth Registration to resolve birth-certificate and paternity-affidavit issues.
Research patient admission histories and collaborate with Patient Registration and other departments to determine appropriate medical record merges.
Monitor and maintain the organization's master patient index (MPI), including reviewing duplicate patient reports and identifying records that may need to be merged.
Coordinate suspension protocols with Medical Staff Services.
Distribute chart-deficiency and suspension information, including reminders, pending suspension notices, fine notifications, and related correspondence.
Monitor, track, and report physician deficiencies in the HonorHealth electronic medical record system as part of the physician suspension process.
Participate in department activities, safety initiatives, and risk-mitigation measures, and complete required position and department safety competencies on time.