HIM Technician

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

About The Position

The HIM Technician is responsible for assisting with all types of department functions, by providing secretarial support, and performing clerical duties. The HIM Technician must have complete knowledge of all HIM computer applications including the electronic health record and the clinical information system. Great Plains Health embodies a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other. As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community. Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day. We are rooted in passion. We pursue excellence, innovation and world-class quality every day. Here, you'll find a team that works together in the interest of unmatched patient care. You'll find positive attitudes, advanced technology and a collegial culture. You'll find an appreciation for the healthcare roles and a commitment to professional growth. Here, you’ll find purpose and connection in an independent hospital driven to inspire health and healing by putting our patients first—always.

Requirements

Complete knowledge of all HIM computer applications including the electronic health record and the clinical information system.
Ability to run all transcription systems to include MModal Fluency for hold queue monitoring, PS360 and transcribe all Diagnostic Imaging reports, edits, addenda, etc.
Ability to transcribe all pediatric echoes to McKesson which uploads to EPIC.
Ability to perform MONC abstracting to EPIC from Allscipts and Chartmaxx via Maestro that required edits.
Ability to maintain deficiency analysis workflow in EMR by assigning deficiency analysis to providers from various work queues.
Ability to validate all required elements.
Ability to gather medical records from (ER, Cardiac Rehab, Diagnostic Imaging, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors), prep, scan, index, delete and rescan EMR.
Ability to return medical records that are not compliant to appropriate areas, (no labels, incomplete releases, etc).
Ability to monitor and assist provider(s) when necessary with maintaining current EPIC in-basket and outpatient documentation/transcription.
Ability to run reports out of EPIC for required statistical reporting to the HIM Manager.
Ability to answer any and all questions asked by medical staff regarding EMR chart completion without allowing the release of any original chart documentation outside the department.
Ability to monitor EPIC in basket for all Proxy requests.
Ability to process all Proxy requests in paper or electronic format within required four business days.
Ability to scan document into correct record.
First-rate public relation skills.
Superb inter-personal relationship ability.
Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Some MT only

Responsibilities

Assess EMR work queues to verify if medical records are missing dictated reports (History & Physical, Consults, op notes, and Discharge Summaries, etc).
Demonstrates the ability to; run all transcription systems to include MModal Fluency for hold queue monitoring, PS360 and transcribe all Diagnostic Imaging reports, edits, addenda, etc. Transcribe all pediatric echoes to McKesson which uploads to EPIC. MONC abstracting to EPIC from Allscipts and Chartmaxx via Maestro that required edits. (some MT only)
Demonstrate the ability of maintaining deficiency analysis workflow in EMR by assigning deficiency analysis to providers from various work queues. Validating all required elements.
Demonstrate the ability to gather medical records from (ER, Cardiac Rehab, Diagnostic Imaging, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors), prep, scan, index, delete and rescan EMR. Return medical records that are not compliant to appropriate areas, (no labels, incomplete releases, etc)
Monitor and assist provider(s) when necessary with maintaining current EPIC in-basket and outpatient documentation/transcription.
Demonstrate the ability to; run reports out of EPIC for required statistical reporting to the HIM Manager.
Answer any and all questions asked by medical staff regarding EMR chart completion without allowing the release of any original chart documentation outside the department.
Monitor EPIC in basket for all Proxy requests. Process all Proxy requests in paper or electronic format within required four business days. Then scan document into correct record.
Greet, direct and assist personnel and the general public. This includes demonstrating competency in the release of information (EMR) pursuant to applicable GPHealth policies and procedures, state and federal statues, and regulation. Process ROI requests. This position requires first-rate public relation skills, superb inter-personal relationship ability, and computer literacy.
Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe EMR care. Actively participates in training and educational opportunities. This may include membership in professional organizations. Performs all functions as may be assigned by the Health Information Manager.