HIM Technician II

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

4d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the HIM Coordinator, the Health Information Management Technician II will perform a variety of correspondences, document management, archiving, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and data abstraction activities. FHCSD's mission is to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, operating over 90 sites across San Diego County. We serve over 227,000 patients annually, with 91% being low-income and 29% uninsured. Our services are comprehensive, including primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and specialty services, along with supportive services for the unsheltered. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and a leading health care safety-net provider.

Requirements

At least 2 years experience in a Medical Record or HIM environment required.
High school diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
Basic computer literacy (i.e., use system to manage and schedule appointments, access electronic medical record information).
Knowledge of medical terminology and EHR structure.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred.
Experience with record/chart analysis and immunization extraction is preferred.
HIT or RHIT certification preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

Answers phone calls, greets visitors, takes messages, and routes faxes.
Assists in paper medical record inventory, purging, and shredding activities at both archive and off-site storage areas.
Coordinates the release of medical information following department and regulatory guidelines.
Verifies authorization of incoming record requests, completes processing, and communicates with requestor.
Ensures applicable regulatory and department standards are met or exceeded and adhered to on an on-going basis (JCAHO, OSHA, Safety Standards, etc.).
Ensures records requiring Provider review and approval are scanned, uploaded, and messaged to providers within 48 hours.
Files and retrieves medical records.
Attaches loose reports to correct charts, verifying data.
Maintain logs and billing systems for PHI charges.
Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Participates in a variety of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and data abstraction as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.