HIMS Tech

Encompass Health • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

The HIMS Technician compiles, processes, and maintains patient records in accordance with healthcare requirements and standards. The role supports the completion and accuracy of inpatient medical records and related HIMS data, including monitoring record deficiencies, reviewing records before completion, entering discharge and other HIMS data into PATCOM, and correcting errors identified on daily exception reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Graduate of an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Health Information (RHIT) certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 into 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 continuous 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