Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECH II

Summary:

Analyzes health records for documentation compliance in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.

Provides general office coverage including answering phones and responding to requests for information from internal and external customers. Assists in orientation and training of new associates.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an HIM Tech I required.
• Basic knowledge of general hospital or medical office operations with medical terminology required.

What you will do:

• Reviews all discharged inpatient and outpatient records for completeness. Assign deficiencies in Profile module. Must be up to date and familiar with entire medical staff and all allied health professionals and their relationships.
• Validates integrity of patient identification and selection.
• Completes all tasks necessary for document imaging of health records – prep, scan, QC, and validate. Supports HIM functions, including retrieval of medical records or other data, coordination of audits, etc.
• Ensures that quality of scanned images and turnaround times meet established standards at all times. Responds to health records requests pertaining to treatment, payment or operations in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus’ goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• BEST Largest Employers, Forbes
• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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