The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician is responsible for providing support to authorized users of protected health information (PHI) by ensuring patient health information is available in a timely manner and is accurately indexed and maintained in the electronic legal health record system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Retrieves, compiles, processes, maintains paper and electronic health records of hospital(s) and clinic(s) patients in a manner consistent with administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and to meet company established DNFB standards. Monitors incoming documents daily and provides timely handling according to policy. Maintains strictest confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Understands and practices proper release of information for patients, physician offices, subpoenas, state and federal governing agencies maintaining confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies and HIPAA privacy regulations.
- Completes concurrent monitoring of history & physical and operative/procedure reports to ensure timely completion of such documents in accordance with governing/regulatory/accrediting agencies regulations. Appropriately notifies physicians of incomplete and/or delinquent records. Completes proper notifications when parties fail to complete health records in a timely manner and follows suspension process.
- Accurately prepares correspondence, documents, forms and ad hoc report/projects in a timely manner. Appropriately, accurately and timely prepares, scans, indexes and faxes health record per department standards to meet established DNFB standards. Establishes and maintains effective filing systems, provides excellent departmental telephone coverage, and completes additional clerical duties as assigned. Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner.
- Assists in the processing, maintaining, compiling and reporting of statistical data requested by Nursing, Risk Management, Quality Management and other ancillary departments within the organization.
- Interfaces with other departments to ensure optimal processing of information and discharges. Reviews health records post discharge to identify missing items such as signatures and reports. Analyzes records, follows through and is engaged in locating and securing missing documents.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of Health Information Management clerical experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
- Computer literacy and proficiency
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certificate in Health Information Management and/or college approved courses
Pay Rate: Min – $20.00 jobs-near-me.org Max – $27.61
Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our pediatric sub-acute unit, just one of six in California, serves patients from throughout the state. We care for patients up to 21 years of age who need long-term sub-acute care including ventilator care and nutritional support.
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