Maintains health information management (HIM) integrity through knowledge of medical record content, medical terminology, abbreviations, abstracting and analysis techniques, concurrent medical record review, terminal-digit filing, and medical record storage and retrieval.
Works to ensure medical records are complete, accurate, and compliant with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and applicable privacy regulations. Supports the hospital by assembling, analyzing, abstracting, scanning, and maintaining medical records, while responding to requests for protected health information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
The position also supports record indexing, storage, retrieval, and transcription-related processes, and helps maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and operational compliance within the department.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in Health Information Technology preferred
- Enrollment in a college or university HIM program accepted
- RHIT certification preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of HIM experience preferred
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of medical record content, medical terminology, and abbreviations
- Medical data abstracting skills
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions
- Ability to work cooperatively with hospital staff, physicians, administration, and outside agencies
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with dictation and transcription systems
- Must read, write, and speak fluent English
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness benefits
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago