HIM TECHNICIAN- Full Time

Catholic Health Services•Lauderdale Lakes, FL

About The Position

The Technician, HIM completes assigned tasks within the HIM department and assists the Director in maintaining departmental documentation standards that meet current federal, state and local government and accrediting organization guidelines that govern the facility. This role coordinates timely completion of medical records of discharged residents and patients, and is responsible for the release of health information to all requestors including but not limited to subpoenas, patients and/or residents, physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, attorney, etc. The technician maintains security and confidentiality standards for access and review of health information, complies with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and security of patient information, and explains the law and privacy policy to patient and/or residents as needed. They also maintain the correspondence log of all requests and payments received, review medical records for completeness using a generated audit tool, assemble records into standard order, and scan them into the EMR system. Additionally, the role involves maintaining/scanning thinned documents for active Long Term Care patients if applicable, printing and filing physician’s transcription documentation in a timely manner, contacting providers and assisting during the medical record completion process, and performing ICD-10 coding on an as needed basis or as requested by the Director, Health Information Management (HIM). Communication with the Director, Health Information Management (HIM) regarding Medical Records requests and department needs is also essential.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
1 - 2 years of HIM related experience and/or training
Knowledge of EMR software and HIPPA regulation guidelines.
Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ICD-10 is preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates timely completion of medical records of discharged residents and patients.
Responsible for the release of health information to all requestors including but not limited to subpoenas, patients and/or residents, physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, attorney, etc.
Maintains security and confidentiality standards for access and review of health information.
Complies with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and security of patient information; explains the law and privacy policy to patient and/or residents as needed.
Maintains the correspondence log of all request and payments received.
Reviews medical records for completeness using generated audit tool, assembles records into standard order and scans into EMR system.
Maintains/scans thinned documents for active Long Term Care patients if applicable.
Prints and files physician’s transcription documentation in a timely manner.
Contact providers and assist during the medical record completion process.
ICD-10 coding on an as needed basis or as requested by Director, Health Information Management (HIM).
Communicates with the Director, Health Information Management (HIM) of any Medical Records requests and department needs.
Attends educational programs and in-service meetings.
Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
Maintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.