Job Description

The HIM Technician assists in the quality management and compliance of the facility’s health information. Responsible for keeping patient medical records organized and updated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collects, compiles, process and makes medical records available to authorized users in a manner that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Scans, assembles medical charts and prepares them for completion.
• Pulls and processes patient medical records as needed for patient readmission.
• Ensures patient medical records are retrieved for physicians and departments in a timely manner as needed for patient care, auditing and other purposes.
• Routinely collects all discharged patient medical records as to ensure all records are secured in the Health Information Department.
• Accurately files all patient medical records.
• Maintains neatly assembled medical records in an established standardized order.
• Performs chart analysis of patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, appropriate signatures and dates in a timely manner as to ensure compliance with facility’s policy and procedures and regulatory agencies requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining, coordinating and responding to requests for Release of Information to authorized persons.
• Answers incoming calls in a timely manner and responds to caller’s needs. Return calls left on voicemail within 24 hours.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-department employees, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that medical records can be properly maintained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Associates degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or Health Information preferred;
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Health Information Technology preferred;
• Knowledge of and adheres to all Federal and State regulations;
• Maintains confidentiality of employees and vendors at all times;
• Detail oriented with accurate data entry skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication;
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel);
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines;

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance (three plans to choose from)
• Dental insurance (two plans to choose from)
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance

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