Technician, Health Information Management

Job Description

Job Title: Health Information Management Technician

Job Type: FT

Your experience matters

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you’ll contribute

The HIM Technician serves as primary technical support for the Health Information Manager.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performs basic medical record functions such as filing, release of Information, coordination of transcription, assembly of discharged records and flagging for physician deficiencies.
• Assists Manager with keeping physicians notified of deficiencies and time requirements for completion and assists physicians in the completion process.
• Assists in processing requests for medical record copies.
• Assists nursing staff in keeping records neat and orderly during the patient’s hospitalization.
• Answers phone and assist other departments with health information issues.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient information while performing health information duties.
• Performs other related duties and activities as directed and assigned by the Health Information Manager.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience as technical office support in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to deal tactfully with, patients, physicians, visitors and the general public.

About Us

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is an 81- bed hospital located in Chesterfield, MO, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters

EEOC Statement

“Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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