SR HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS TECH

UHS • Washington, DC

14h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director/Operations Manager of Health Information Management, serves as the primary resource for the Electronic Medical Record system. Responsibilities include: monitoring the system, troubleshooting issues, customer support to ensure ongoing satisfaction to all users building and supporting workflow and performs related duties as assigned. Participates in all user training, and understand the integration of all systems that affect departmental operations.

Requirements

• Associates degree or 3 years experience in an HIM department or health care facility
• 2 years of medical record analysis, preferably in an acute care setting
• Computer/keyboard skills
• Knowledge of medical terminiology and disease process
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure
• A working knowledge of Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Knowledge of Joint Commision for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO)
• Knowledge of District of Columbia Regulatory Administration (DCRA)
• Ability to work varying schedules and holidays
• Strong knowledge of medical record format and content
• Demonstrated use of an electronic medical record system
• Requires strong analytical, detail orientated, organizational skills in order to maintain and monitor system in coordination with user needs
• Ability to analyze and understand complex data and computer systems related to the Master Patient Index
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret system processes and reports
• Highly developed judgment skills in establishing priorities and managing time
• Demonstrated usage of spreadsheets, databases and word-processing
• Professional-level initiative and orientation towards work responsibilites

Nice To Haves

• RHIT preferred
• Typing skill of 35-40 wpm is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• monitoring the system
• troubleshooting issues
• customer support to ensure ongoing satisfaction to all users building and supporting workflow
• performs related duties as assigned
• Participates in all user training
• understand the integration of all systems that affect departmental operations

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees