HIM Technician—Health Information Management
About The Position
The HIM Technician performs multiple functions within the department under general supervision, while maintaining patient privacy and following HIPAA rules. The HIM technician collaborates with others in the department to complete the following responsibilities: respond to requests for disclosure of protected health information; collect and enter data for birth certificates; scan and index paper records into Electronic Medical Records (Epic); abstract clinical information into Epic; perform medical record analysis; prepare and submit records for audits and care gap closures; and additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Health care license preferred.
- Certification or willingness to pursue certification in Health Information Management/Medical Records is preferred.
- Previous experience in physician clinic or hospital and experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, experience with electronic medical records system a plus.
- 1 year experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree
- Health care license
- Certification or willingness to pursue certification in Health Information Management/Medical Records
- Previous experience in physician clinic or hospital and experience with Electronic Medical Record
- experience with electronic medical records system
Responsibilities
- respond to requests for disclosure of protected health information
- collect and enter data for birth certificates
- scan and index paper records into Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- abstract clinical information into Epic
- perform medical record analysis
- prepare and submit records for audits and care gap closures
- additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending
- Health Savings
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (paid by BCH)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance (paid by BCH)
- Retirement Savings Plans
- 401k discretionary contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (paid by BCH)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Aflac Voluntary Benefits
- Pharmacy special pricing
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness Bank
- Bereavement
- Wellness program
- gym reimbursement
- Onsite education classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
