Senior Technician, Health Information Management
About The Position
Your experience matters Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Access Representative in our Emergency Department, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute Assists physicians and other medical personnel in achieving timely, accurate, and complete documentation practices. Essential Functions Analyzes the medical record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations. Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking, monitoring, and billing purposes. Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate. Performs audits for quality when requested. Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including by not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality. Senior HIM Tech - Additional Tasks Unbilled Report - Investigation and removal of accounts from report. Medhost Access/Deactivation - Employee access and termination. Training and Education - New employee training and education. Policies & Procedures - Policy and procedure accuracy verification, suggestion of new policies. Productivity - Monitoring and reporting. Notary - Perform notary duties as back-up. This would require obtaining certification that LAMC agreed to pay for. ED Facesheets - Provide ED facesheets to LAEMA Basic Guidance to Team - Serve as a primary source of contact for team members when support or guidance is needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED preferred.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Must have basic computer literacy/skills, ability to scan, and strong organization skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists physicians and other medical personnel in achieving timely, accurate, and complete documentation practices.
- Analyzes the medical record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations.
- Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking, monitoring, and billing purposes.
- Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate.
- Performs audits for quality when requested.
- Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including by not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.
- Unbilled Report - Investigation and removal of accounts from report.
- Medhost Access/Deactivation - Employee access and termination.
- Training and Education - New employee training and education.
- Policies & Procedures - Policy and procedure accuracy verification, suggestion of new policies.
- Productivity - Monitoring and reporting.
- Notary - Perform notary duties as back-up.
- ED Facesheets - Provide ED facesheets to LAEMA
- Basic Guidance to Team - Serve as a primary source of contact for team members when support or guidance is needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
