Health Information Management Technician at Lifepoint Health

Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Compilation, Quantitative Analysis, Records Verification, Medical Record Retrieval, Chart Completion Analysis, Computer Literacy, Scanning, Organization Skills, Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Confidentiality, Physician Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your experience matters Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Health Information Management Technician, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute A Health Information Management Technician who excels in this role: * Provides clerical support along with scanning duties in the functional areas of data compilation, quantitative analysis and verification of records, maintenance of files and correspondence in the HIM Department. * Analyzes the assembled record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations. * Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes. * Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate. * Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality. * Retrieves, logs, prints medical records as requested by physician offices, patients, other hospitals and other entities as needed. * Notify Director of any outstanding records, issues with equipment, processes or other job concerns. * Take on-call rotation for retrieval of records, fax transfer records, pull power of attorney papers, etc. * Assists with other HIM daily functions. * Works closely with physicians and ensures they are set up to dictate into the system. * Trains physicians/APRNs to dictate and e-sign dictation and orders * Ensures completion of records for joint commission standards. * Works the hold queue for the dictation system. * Works the hold queue for the dictation system. * Makes physicians aware of late dictations, updates and cut-off dictation. * Data entry for still births. * Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures. What we’re looking for Education: * High School diploma or equivalent required. Skills and Abilities: * Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. * Must have basic computer literacy/skills, ability to scan, and strong organization skills. Schedule: Full-time Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. More about Los Alamos Medical Center Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in New Mexico, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. EEOC Statement Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

Provides clerical and scanning support for the HIM Department, including the analysis of medical records for deficiencies and regulatory compliance. Responsible for managing dictation systems, training physicians on e-signing, and handling medical record requests while maintaining strict confidentiality.