HIM Tech II JCL

Responsibilities

• Aids patients with birth registration and paternity processes by collecting and verifying patient information.
• Enters birth data into the electronic State of Arizona Birth Reporting System.
• Prioritizes work and reconciles newborn patients with birth registration submissions to ensure 100% submission of HonorHealth patient births and fetal deaths.
• Works with the patient and the State of Arizona Birth Registration to resolve issues related to birth certificates and paternity affidavits.
• Researches patient admission histories and collaborates with Patient Registration and other departments as necessary to determine correct medical record merges.
• Maintains the integrity of the master patient index (MPI), merging, unmerging, and overlaying as needed.
• Facilitates synchronization with other indices throughout the organization.
• Maintains the physician suspension process, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting physician deficiencies in the HonorHealth electronic medical record system.
• Distributes chart deficiency and suspension information to physicians, providers, and other appropriate entities.
• Participates in department activities and actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures.
• Completes all position and department safety-related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• An associates degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in any or all of the following: master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing.
• Three years of experience in any or all of the following: master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing.
• A basic understanding and use of computers, telephones, fax, copy machines, and data entry into computer programs.
• Excellent communication skills with physicians.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relative to birth registration and the confidentiality and security of patient health information.
• Experience in a role utilizing excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification.
• Preferred Registered Arizona State Birth Registrar certification.