HIM Tech I

Responsibilities

• Scanning and verifying all hospital departments' paper medical records into electronic medical records.
• Scanning and indexing all inpatient, outpatient, extended care, and emergency room patient reports/documentation into appropriate patient's electronic medical record and storing the paper records.
• Answering and responding to incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner, following Standards of Behavior.
• Assisting other departments in locating/printing electronic records for various reviews and/or studies.
• Completing release of information requests for continuation of care, patient requests, other department requests (Business Office, QI/UM), and after authorization for records (attorneys, insurance companies, etc.).
• Analyzing and completing electronic medical records for outpatient services.
• Verifying all documents are signed either manually or electronically; ensuring the testing/procedure ordered has results/documentation and orders; checking that orders are current, dated, and signed by practitioners.
• Printing unsigned e-sign report and co-signature/verbal order report to verify any electronic signatures needed on medical records and following up with respective practitioners to get their documents e-signed.
• Participating in the completion of department and hospital goals.
• Attending mandatory in-services, department meetings, and other relevant in-services.
• Actively participating in team-oriented decision-making processes and being a team player, willing to be flexible and open to other’s ideas.
• Focusing on daily work towards high customer satisfaction, aiming to meet or exceed customer expectations 100% of the time.
• Developing a proactive mindset towards the job, observing opportunities for improvement, formulating ideas, communicating them to supervisors/staff, and carrying out variations in work habits in continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behavior and adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and demonstrates ability to meet business needs of the department.
• Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Bridges any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.
• Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.