HIM Technician II

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the HIM Coordinator, the Health Information Management Technician II will perform a variety of correspondence, document management, archiving, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and data abstraction activities.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls, greets visitors, takes messages, and routes faxes.
• Assists in paper medical record inventory, purging, and shredding activities at both archive and off-site storage areas.
• Coordinates the release of medical information following department and regulatory guidelines. Verifies authorization of incoming record requests, completes processing, and communicates with requestor.
• Ensures applicable regulatory and department standards are met or exceeded and adhered to on an ongoing basis (JCAHO, OSHA, Safety Standards, etc.).
• Ensures records requiring Provider review and approval are scanned, uploaded, and messaged to providers within 48 hours.
• Files and retrieves medical records. Attaches loose reports to correct charts, verifying data. Maintains logs and billing systems for PHI charges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness. Participates in a variety of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and data abstraction as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
• At least 2 years experience in a Medical Record or HIM environment required.
• Experience with record/chart analysis and immunization extraction is preferred.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• HIT or RHIT certification preferred.
• Basic computer literacy (i.e., use system to manage and schedule appointments, access electronic medical record information).
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EHR structure.

Physical Requirements

• Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Bending (waist): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER
• Climbing (ladder): RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Climbing (stairs): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Driving: NEVER
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NO
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies, and archive area.
• Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER
• Power Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER
• Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER
• Reaching (above shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Repetitive use of hand: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Standing: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Twisting: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment: NO
• Walking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment

Pay

The salary range for this position is $25.50 - $31.55 per hour.

Benefits

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here.