HIM Tech (Non-cert) - FT Days
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center · Palmer, AK · 1 wk ago
Full-time
Job Summary
The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician supports the Health Information Management department at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, focusing on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of patient health records.
Essential Functions
- Manages chart deficiency workflows, including notifying and assisting providers with incomplete medical records, monitoring deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Processes unbilled accounts, supporting timely coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle operations.
- Safeguards health records by managing their filing and maintenance in the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and security.
- Oversees the suspension process for delinquent records, ensuring compliance with hospital medical staff rules, HIM policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains delinquency statistics, generating reports and escalating concerns as needed to HIM leadership.
- Performs mandated registry reporting, such as tumor registry and Master Patient Index (EMPI) reconciliation, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
- Supports HIM leadership with operational reports, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance documentation workflows.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience in health information management, medical records, or healthcare clerical support required.
- Experience in document scanning, indexing, or electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
- Strong understanding of medical record workflows, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of chart deficiency processes, provider suspension workflows, and unbilled management procedures.
- Proficiency in EHR systems, document management, and health information technology platforms.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
- Effective communication and collaboration with providers, HIM leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to analyze, generate, and interpret HIM reports, including deficiency tracking and unbilled account monitoring.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician preferred or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator preferred.