HIM Technician 1 (H)

Core Job Functions

• Makes sure records are available in a timely manner to patients and providers.
• Ensures integrity of the record.
• Works both individually and collaboratively.
• Communicates effectively with other team members.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Maintains daily workflow.
• Avoids delay in availability to the Electronic Health Record.
• Retrieves prior day discharge/visit documentation from assigned units.
• Places the records in the appropriate area for reconciliation and prepping.
• Receive and process patient records.
• Prep all documents received by removing staples, paper clips, sticky notes, rubber bands.
• Torn documents are taped; loose edges are taped down; poor-quality originals are stamped as such.
• Prepares all documents in number order.
• Scan documents and images into our Electronic Health System.
• Index documents to correct patient, encounter, and document type.
• Ensure timely processing of electronic files from multifunction devices or email.
• Able to provide coverage to at least 1 Satellite facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• PREFERRED: Registered Health Information Administration or Technician (RHIA or RHIT).
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to speak, read, write and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess a high accuracy rate and organizational skills, as well as computer skills.
• Proficient in typing and spelling.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements and patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Cumprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.