HIM Technician II: Medical Records

Hoag • Costa Mesa, CA

4d

About The Position

The Health Information Management Technician II processes health information under the direction of the HIM Manager or designated supervisor which includes but is not limited to: Pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units Prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR Answers telephone and responds according to department policy Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed Provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department Meets quality and/or productivity expectations Performs other duties as assigned Additional duties may include: Accurately analyze records for deficiencies Manage all aspects of the clerical transcription process Works various work queues in the EMR

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of clerical experience required including working with calculations and phone systems
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
• One year of medical record experience required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Responsibilities

• Pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units
• Prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR
• Answers telephone and responds according to department policy
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise
• Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed
• Provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department
• Meets quality and/or productivity expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Accurately analyze records for deficiencies
• Manage all aspects of the clerical transcription process
• Works various work queues in the EMR

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED