Health Information Management (HIM) Technician at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Information Management, Medical Records, Chart Analysis, Organizational Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Data Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The HIM Technician will assist in the quality management and compliance of the facility’s health information. Responsible for keeping patient medical records organized and updated. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collects, compiles, process and makes medical records available to authorized users in a manner that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements. Scans, assembles medical charts and prepares them for completion. Pulls and processes patient medical records as needed for patient readmission. Ensures patient medical records are retrieved for physicians and departments in a timely manner as needed for patient care, auditing and other purposes. Routinely collects all discharged patient medical records as to ensure all records are secured in the Health Information Department. Accurately files all patient medical records. Maintains neatly assembled medical records in an established standardized order. Performs chart analysis of patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, appropriate signatures and dates in a timely manner as to ensure compliance with facility’s policy and procedures and regulatory agencies requirements. Responsible for maintaining, coordinating and responding to requests for Release of Information to authorized persons. Answers incoming calls in a timely manner and responds to caller’s needs. Return calls left on voicemail within 24 hours. Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-department employees, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that medical records can be properly maintained. High School Diploma or equivalent required Associates degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or Health Information preferred. Minimum one (1) year experience in Medical Records required. Knowledge of and adheres to all Federal and State regulations. Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel) Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment for full-time employees! Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401K Retirement Plan Healthcare spending account Dependent care spending account PTO Plan with holiday premium pay Discounted cafeteria meal plan Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children) Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) Pet Insurance Identity Theft Insurance

Responsibilities

The HIM Technician will assist in the quality management and compliance of the facility’s health information. Responsibilities include organizing and updating patient medical records and ensuring timely access for authorized users.