HIM Records Technician I

About the role

This position works with ACS and hospital locations to ensure clinical documents are scanned and/or uploaded to the patient's medical record within 48 hours of receipt; safeguards patient records to meet compliance and HIPAA standards; manages documents to maintain original condition; answers and transfers incoming calls; greets and assists requestors with disclosing patient medical records; and supports data entry, filing, and retrieval of paper medical records.

Responsibilities

• Scan and/or upload clinical documents to patient medical records within 48 hours of receipt.
• Safeguard patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Manage documents to maintain original condition of records and medical record numbers.
• Answer and transfer incoming calls.
• Greet and assist requestors with disclosure of patient medical records.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and retrieval of paper medical records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or RHIA certification preferred.
• Two (2) years of work experience in Health Information Management.
• Above-average verbal communication skills (heavy public contact), writing/correspondence, and report writing.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• General PC operation.
• Dictation/transcription capabilities.
• Analytical thinking.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Statistical analysis ability.

Schedule

• Rotating weekend shifts.
• Rotating holiday shifts.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Overtime may be required.
• Travel to other Health Information Management sites may be required for coverage.