HIMS Technician - Acute
About The Position
Looking for a motivated, experienced Health Information Management Tech (HIMS Tech) to join our talented Acute Care HIMS Team. This position has a direct impact on patient care as well as facilitates importing patients PHI documentation into Cerner. You will be responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining patients' medical records. HIMS Technicians will ensure all regulatory requirements of Banner are followed, as well as reconcile medical record activity, maintain records in centralized locations, retrieve charts, and scan, index, and validate records. This position is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of confidential electronic health records. The position performs a variety of HIMS functions, including one or more of the following: record completion, transcription coordination, document imaging, release of information, and/or providing services and information to physicians and staff. May analyze the electronic medical records for quantitative and qualitative completion based on the facility’s medical staff rules and regulations, company policy, and State, Federal and other regulatory agency requirements.
Requirements
- Some experience in Healthcare and/or medical records as this is heavy PHI and HIPAA focused
- Looking for independent professional who is patient-centered with good computer skills
- Bring your medical records knowledge, excellent customer service skills, drive, attention to detail, and technical skills to a rewarding career at Banner!
Nice To Haves
- Current enrollment in the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Program.
- A background in the use of medical terminology for the assigned area is preferred.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts routine releases of health information in accordance with company policy and all state and federal laws.
- Reviews and analyzes health information typically through the use of electronic health record tools for provider completion and record deficiencies in accordance with the Joint Commission, CMS, state licensing agencies, Medical Staff rules and regulations, and HIMS Department standards. Accurately maintains data related to deficiencies in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Provide customer service and assistance related to HIMS departmental functions to patients, vendors, providers, ancillary staff, and other departments in person, over the telephone, through email, or by other means including coordinating birth registrations with State recording processes.
- Performs the document imaging function as required, including scanning, Quality Control and Validation, to ensure scanned images are uploaded into the correct electronic health record visit and meet minimum productivity standards as defined.
- Perform current and retrospective review of scanned documents as needed through the certification process in an effort to maintain the integrity and completeness of the Electronic Medical Record and meet minimum productivity standards as defined.
- Perform a variety of other support functions including assistance with basic transcription issues and requests, providing training for Dragon/voice recognition applications, assisting patients with completion of portal enrollment, performing merges and combines in the EHR, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned by HIMS leadership.
- Works under regular supervision using defined processes. Conducts problem solving using a learned expertise in regulations and medical record requirements. Has assigned responsibility within a department or clinic. Customers are physicians and office staff, nursing and ancillary staff.
Benefits
- Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader.
- We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines.
- Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
- We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.
- Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
