HIM Technician I

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

10d • $19 - $28

About The Position

Department: 13496 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Special Program Billing Ops: MW 2 Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Sunday-Thursday, 12am-8:30am Pay Range $18.85 - $28.30 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. Data entry experience and experience with healthcare information systems preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, database application, spreadsheet, word processing experience preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: RHIT preferred. Successful completion of the competency assessment for basic Word and Excel skills required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Operates and utilizes the OnBase applications for batch indexing. 2. Performs quality control on imaged documents. 3. Works cooperatively with management team and staff within the Medical Record Department and Document Imaging area to optimize output. 4. Follows procedures to assist with accurately documenting, describing, and communicating information system errors. 5. Assists users with questions or concerns regarding the imaging system. 6. Accesses EMR and/or other Hospital computer systems to accurately identify patient and encounter as necessary to perform job responsibilities. 7. Assists HIM Corporate Manager with staff training needs in section. 8. Compiles statistical and quality performance information. 9. Meets or exceeds monthly quality standard of 97.7% accuracy when performing prepping, scanning and indexing. 10. Performs qualitative manual merges/audits necessary to meet the departmental goals and objectives. 11. Serves as liaison between Document Imaging area and Data Integrity/Identity area. 12. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Strong computer, keyboarding, and database application skills: Word, Excel, Access, etc. Excellent written communication skills - English grammar and punctuation Excellent oral and listening skills Must be comfortable with information system technology and ability to remain current with application requirements Willing to attend training to keep pace with changing work environment Ability to work with keen concentration Flexibility with changing procedures and able to deal with inconsistencies within software applications Ability to examine the medical record and verify patient identity under atypical circumstances Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time constraints WORK ENVIRONMENT: Fast paced, often stressful Requires strict concentration Subject to many interruptions Subject to working in close proximity with others Variable office temperatures Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. 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Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of the competency assessment for basic Word and Excel skills required.
• Strong computer, keyboarding, and database application skills: Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Excellent written communication skills - English grammar and punctuation
• Excellent oral and listening skills
• Must be comfortable with information system technology and ability to remain current with application requirements
• Willing to attend training to keep pace with changing work environment
• Ability to work with keen concentration
• Flexibility with changing procedures and able to deal with inconsistencies within software applications
• Ability to examine the medical record and verify patient identity under atypical circumstances
• Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time constraints

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Data entry experience and experience with healthcare information systems preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, database application, spreadsheet, word processing experience preferred.
• RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and utilizes the OnBase applications for batch indexing.
• Performs quality control on imaged documents.
• Works cooperatively with management team and staff within the Medical Record Department and Document Imaging area to optimize output.
• Follows procedures to assist with accurately documenting, describing, and communicating information system errors.
• Assists users with questions or concerns regarding the imaging system.
• Accesses EMR and/or other Hospital computer systems to accurately identify patient and encounter as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Assists HIM Corporate Manager with staff training needs in section.
• Compiles statistical and quality performance information.
• Meets or exceeds monthly quality standard of 97.7% accuracy when performing prepping, scanning and indexing.
• Performs qualitative manual merges/audits necessary to meet the departmental goals and objectives.
• Serves as liaison between Document Imaging area and Data Integrity/Identity area.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees