Health Information Management (HIM) Technician – PT

Health Information Management Technician

The responsibilities of the Health Information Management (“HIM”) Technician include, but are not limited to: inpatient assembly, analysis and admissions processing (including sorting, proofing and error identification of all reports) in support of the Health Information Management function. The HIM Technician also provides telephone back-up as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assembles all records in accordance with approved record order. Records are assembled within one day after patient discharge.
• Accurately and timely analyzes records for completeness. Analysis is conducted within five (5) days after patient discharge. Enters deficiencies into HMS in a timely manner; tags incomplete charts and notifies clinicians of deficiencies; updates status in HMS when deficiencies are corrected.
• Assists healthcare providers in completion of their medical records, to include record accessibility. Provides accurate and timely deficiency notices.
• Aggressively works to maintain zero delinquent records. Takes initiative to creatively work with the healthcare providers to complete their records.
• Assembles patient folders; assists in maintenance of accurate MPI; assists with maintenance of accurate patient listing.
• Monitors record location and security, uses sign-out log, retrieves records after patient discharge. Demonstrates awareness of patient confidentiality and reminds others of same.
• Obtains all discharged inpatient medical records from nurses’ stations on a daily basis by 1:00 p.m.
• Verifies all demographic and MPI information, makes folder and completes all paperwork for chart on all new admissions; folder is always available for loose filing.
• Maintains ADT reports (HMS) and other census reports. Totals census and patient information at month’s end. Alerts Director and/or business office to any errors or discrepancies. Ensures statistics are entered into shared drive by 10:00 a.m.
• Tracks AMA, LOA, deaths and any other information requested by Director.
• Tracks Memoranda of Transfer, obtains signatures when necessary, files appropriately.

Department Support 

• Has secondary responsibility for answering and routing incoming calls; takes complete messages.
• Orders all supplies from materials management. Informs Director of other supplies needed.
• Calls for service when fax or copy machine needs service.
• Distributes incoming faxes to appropriate departments or staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: High School diploma or its equivalent with specialized training in an approved business, secretarial school or college. Prefer specialized training in an approved Health Information Management Program.

Experience: Previous medical record experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Verbal ability to communicate with professional staff, patients, families, and the public.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments/people.
• Ability to accept and utilize advice and constructive criticism.
• Willingness to accept responsibility.
• Ability to function under stress and maintain a positive attitude.

ABOUT US

PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 70 long-term acute care hospitals and physical medicine and rehabilitation hospitals, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves. Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research.

Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.PAMHealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we’re able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.

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