Health Information Management Technician

About the role

A Health Information Management Technician who excels in this role provides clerical support along with scanning duties in the functional areas of data compilation, quantitative analysis and verification of records, maintenance of files and correspondence in the HIM Department.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support along with scanning duties in the functional areas of data compilation, quantitative analysis and verification of records, maintenance of files and correspondence in the HIM Department.
• Analyzes the assembled 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 and monitoring purposes.
• Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate.
• Answers telephone calls and assists visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.
• Retrieves, logs, prints medical records as requested by physician offices, patients, other hospitals and other entities as needed.
• Notifies Director of any outstanding records, issues with equipment, processes or other job concerns.
• Takes on-call rotation for retrieval of records, fax transfer records, pull power of attorney papers, etc.
• Assists with other HIM daily functions.
• Works closely with physicians and ensures they are set up to dictate into the system.
• Trains physicians/APRNs to dictate and e-sign dictation and orders.
• Ensures completion of records for joint commission standards.
• Works the hold queue for the dictation system.
• Makes physicians aware of late dictations, updates and cut-off dictation.
• Data entry for still births.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees, financial protection & PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match, employee well-being programs, and professional development opportunities.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers Comprehensive Benefits.

More About Los Alamos Medical Center

Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in New Mexico, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.