HIMS Tech

Encompass Health • Cleveland, TN

10h

About The Position

The HIMS Technician compiles, processes, and maintains patient records in accordance with healthcare requirements and standards. The role supports accurate and complete health information management for discharged inpatients and works to maintain records and data quality.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited college or university.
• Medical Record Technology college or vocational school preferred.
• Minimum three years of hospital HIMS experience preferred in lieu of certification.
• One year of data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain delinquent records at less than 50% of the average discharge rate.
• Monitor staff deficiencies and ensure all IRF-PAI data elements are completed.
• Complete physician and staff deficiency checklists.
• Perform a final check of medical records before designating them complete.
• Abstract discharge dates for all discharged inpatients for the PATCOM system.
• Accurately enter all PATCOM HIMS data.
• Monitor and correct errors on daily exception reports.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED