HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 8AM TO 5PM

Summary & Objective

The Technician, HIM is responsible to check the healthcare l records for format and completeness. To maintain the healthcare l records using an organized and systematic process, to analyze records for deficiencies, and be able to compile data for required studies and reports.

Essential Functions

• Review the patient’s heath record for any deficiencies and report results to the Clinical Care Managers
• Retrieve and forward health records to and from all other CHI locations and external facilities when requested.
• Provide report to Manager, Performance Improvement & Education of healthcare record deficiencies and maintain current logs.
• Follow policy for retention of the health record (adult/pediatric) and follow up with scheduled shredding of records according to regulatory requirements
• Respond to legal requests of patient health records in a timely manner
• Ability to submit required copies of patient’s health records to the Finance Department upon request.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external Health Information Management departments, for requested patient health records.
• Participate in the Organizational QA/PI Program related to patient’s health record

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
• Maintain patient confidentiality required by law
• Provide status reports to Senior Management.
• Coordinate several projects and meet time frames
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate organizational skills, detail oriented and maintain a safe working environment
• Provide assistance with coverage at the Reception desk when needed
• Ability to orient new employees to the daily activities and responsibilities of the Health Information Technician.
• Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide other duties of healthcare team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligible to obtain the Registered Health Information Management Technician Certification.
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full-Time schedule which may include weekends and holidays