The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of patient health records to support coding, reimbursement, physician chart completion, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a critical part in chart and electronic health record (EHR) processing and maintenance, as well as the timely receipt and processing of patient health records to support continuity of care.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Functions
- Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of health records in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and organized manner.
- Assist HIM leadership with operational reports, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance documentation workflows.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission (JC), and facility policies while maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient health information.
- Ensure previous day discharges are received by the HIM department the following discharge date, following discharge reconciliation policy when records have not been obtained from the units.
- Ensure all received discharge records are prepped and scanned according to policy and within 24 hours of discharge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience in health information management or healthcare clerical support required.
- Experience with document scanning, indexing, and 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.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills 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.
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago