Sr. HIM Technician (Onsite)

Adventist Health•Portland, OR

12d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. HIM Technician coordinates records availability and selects incomplete records for delivery to surgery and other units as needed. The role uses the records system to analyze records and files documents in the workroom, including incomplete records. The technician applies substantial job knowledge and experience to a varied range of activities and regularly handles sensitive, confidential information, interpreting policies and procedures to guide its use. The position supports medical-record completion by researching incomplete records, communicating missing items to physicians, coordinating with departments and staff, maintaining suspension records, and helping physicians use a dedicated workspace. The role also answers phones, greets customers, and assists employees in locating records.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Two years of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Review incomplete lists for discharge dates and research problems to ensure discharges are completed.
Answer the phone, greet customers, and assist employees in finding records in the workroom.
Analyze physicians' records and inform physicians of missing items.
Update the facility list when records are complete and resolve related problems.
Process and distribute letters for physicians, coordinating chart completion with departments and staff.
Maintain accurate suspensions and records of physician suspension processes.
Pull records and file incomplete and updated records back onto shelves.
File completed and updated records in pre-file shelves for the master file.
Assist physicians in completing records.
Maintain, declutter, and clean a quiet physician workspace, ensuring workspace and supplies are available as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.