HIM Technician
About the role
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a full-time HIM Technician for their day shift position. Located in Ukiah, CA, this role is part of the Adventist Health system, which has its corporate headquarters in Roseville, California.
Responsibilities
- Prepares medical records for scanning efficiency according to established procedures, guidelines, and productivity standards.
- Retrieves and files old paper records required for patient care, assists with release of information services.
- Interviews mothers for birth certificate information and enters the information into electronic birth certificate system.
- Sends completed birth certificates to county and processes fetal death certificates, responds to customer inquiries regarding certificates and updates supervisor on information.
- Ensures scanning equipment is in optimal working condition. Scans documents, reviews images and verifies quality. Completes scanning process and forwards to Quality Review.
- Files paper records and pulls charts for patient care assuring that they are tracked properly in chart tracking software. Retrieves charts from permanent files and off site storage, keeps file room neat, and assists in purging of records by storage vendor.
- Aids physicians with inquires regarding chart deficiencies in accordance with pertinent rules. Conducts chart audits, assists in deficiency analysis, resolves issues related to dictation, responds to inquires for assistance by users of the document imaging software and transcripts.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Qualifications
- Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Skills
- Proficiency in scanning and filing medical records
- Knowledge of electronic birth certificate systems
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
Benefits
Adventist Health offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement plans and paid time off.
Pay
The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.01 per hour.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with an 8-hour shift.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving over 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.