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The HIM Technician assists in the quality management and compliance of the facility’s health information. Responsible for keeping patient medical records organized and updated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Collects, compiles, process and makes medical records available to authorized users in a manner that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.

+ Scans, assembles medical charts and prepares them for completion.

+ Pulls and processes patient medical records as needed for patient readmission.

+ Ensures patient medical records are retrieved for physicians and departments in a timely manner as needed for patient care, auditing and other purposes.

+ Routinely collects all discharged patient medical records as to ensure all records are secured in the Health Information Department.

+ Accurately files all patient medical records.

+ Maintains neatly assembled medical records in an established standardized order.

+ Performs chart analysis of patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, appropriate signatures and dates in a timely manner as to ensure compliance with facility’s policy and procedures and regulatory agencies requirements.

+ Responsible for maintaining, coordinating and responding to requests for Release of Information to authorized persons.

+ Answers incoming calls in a timely manner and responds to caller’s needs. Return calls left on voicemail within 24 hours.

+ Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-department employees, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that medical records can be properly maintained.

Requirements

+ High School Diploma or equivalent required;

+ Associates degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or Health Information preferred;

+ Minimum one (1) year experience in Health Information Technology preferred;

+ Knowledge of and adheres to all Federal and State regulations;

+ Maintains confidentiality of employees and vendors at all times;

+ Detail oriented with accurate data entry skills;

+ Effective verbal and written communication;

+ Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel);

+ Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines;

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

+ Medical insurance (three plans to choose from)

+ Dental insurance (two plans to choose from)

+ Vision insurance

+ 401K Retirement Plan

+ Healthcare spending account

+ Dependent care spending account

+ PTO Plan with holiday premium pay

+ Discounted cafeteria meal plan

+ Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)

+ Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

+ Pet Insurance

+ Identity Theft Insurance