HIM Technician, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, 8:00a-4:30p
About The Position
The HIM technician is responsible for all activities that enable protected health information (PHI) to undergo processing and committal to permanent electronic storage in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), while preserving the integrity of patient’s Legal Health Record (LHR) for future retrieval and accessibility. Responsible for prepping, scanning, and indexing of patient care documents into the Health Information Management System (HIMS) to ensure document filing accuracy and positive patient identification. Maintains a positive and professional relationship with all departments and physicians to ensure continuity, the highest quality of patient care, and the privacy and confidentiality of patient records. Processes a wide variety of internal and external medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations, hospital policies, and state law. Interacts as needed with internal customers to include but not limited to hospital staff, physicians and their offices, and other revenue cycle team members. Actively participates in department performance initiatives when needed to ensure overall HIM success.
Requirements
- High School education or GED/Equivalent (required)
- Experience meeting deadlines and/or productivity standards (required)
Nice To Haves
- Pursuance of HIM degree (preferred)
- One (1) year HIM Technician experience (preferred)
- Experience with handling confidential information (preferred)
- Previous experience in a hospital HIM department or medical office (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Ensures availability of patient medical records, in a timely manner, to all authorized users within ULH participating in the treatment and care of the patient
- Ensures the medical record filing systems are properly and correctly maintained and all loose record materials are filed in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensures that 100% of the scanned images are accurate for all the data points
- Ensures the overall accuracy and quality of the scanned record as well as verify the integrity of scanned images as compared to the paper or original copy
- Demonstrates working knowledge of the HIMS and EMRs for accurate retrieval, location, and verification of patient name, account number, and MRN
- Maintains a working knowledge of requirements for valid ROI authorizations, subpoenas or court orders and assists ROI vendor with backlog, as needed
- Meets minimum productivity standards for prepping and indexing patient medical records in the EMR according to policy and within established time frames with a 95% or greater accuracy rate
- Utilizes multiple hospital systems to perform daily tasks
- Meets deadlines and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency
- Adapts quickly to change in job assignment from prepping, scanning, or indexing to accommodate the daily needs of the department
- Reports scanning and indexing errors and/or discrepancies to HIM Manager
- Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
- Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
- Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
