HIM Technician - FT - Days

Community Health Systems•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a full-time HIM Technician to support our Health Information Management department at Northwest Medical Center, located on 6200 N La Cholla Blvd. Day Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, work hours to be determined. We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Requirements

0-1 years of experience in health information management, medical records, or healthcare clerical support required
Strong understanding of medical record workflows, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of chart deficiency processes, provider suspension workflows, and unbilled management procedures.
Proficiency in EHR systems, document management, and health information technology platforms.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
Effective communication and collaboration with providers, HIM leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to analyze, generate, and interpret HIM reports, including deficiency tracking and unbilled account monitoring.
Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience in document scanning, indexing, or electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician preferred or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator preferred

Responsibilities

Manages chart deficiency workflows, including notifying and assisting providers with incomplete medical records, monitoring deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Processes unbilled accounts, supporting timely coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle operations.
Ensures accurate filing and maintenance of health records, filing documents in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and organized manner.
Oversees the suspension process for delinquent records, ensuring compliance with hospital medical staff rules, HIM policies, and regulatory requirements.
Monitors and maintains delinquency statistics, generating reports and escalating concerns as needed to HIM leadership.
Performs mandated registry reporting, such as tumor registry and Master Patient Index (EMPI) reconciliation, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Processes and maintains medical records across multiple health information systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and security.
Assists HIM leadership with operational reports, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance documentation workflows.
Ensures compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission (JC), and facility policies, maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient health information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.