HIM Tech at Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Coalinga, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Organization, Attention To Detail, Scanning, Indexing, Quality Control, Information Retrieval, Auditing, Confidentiality, Communication, Record Management, Data Processing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description POSITION TITLE: HIM Tech DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: HIM Director SUPERVISES: N/A FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-Time, Per Diem DESCRIPTION OF POSITION This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. POPULATION SERVED The position involves no direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required. POSITION SUMMARY The HIM Tech is responsible for assisting the director by pulling, copying/scanning, filing, assembling and retrieving patient records. Responds to releases for medical information including phone and written requests. Completes incoming correspondence requests for medical record information according to Federal/State law and hospitals policies and procedures and all other jobs as assigned by the HIM Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs duties related to the receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, destruction, and transfer of health and administrative information. Knowledge and ability to process requests for health/administrative information presented in person, by mail, fax, telephone, or E-mail. Responsible for pulling and retrieving medical records for other indirect patient care activities, i.e., research, quality management, utilization reviews, etc. Assists in the audits of medical records including admission and discharge audits and/or audits as assigned by the HIM Director. May perform additional administrative duties and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Good interpersonal skills are very important, must be mature, professional, and responsible. Must be organized and pay attention to detail. DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Standing/Walking -34-66% Sitting -34-66% Twisting -34-66% Lifting/Carrying -34-66% Pushing/Pulling -34-66% Climbing (Ascending/descending) -1-33% Bending/Stooping -34-66% Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods -34-66% Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods -34-66% Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods -34-66% LIFTING REQUIREMENTS 2-10 Pounds -34-66% 11-20 Pounds -34-66% 21-30 Pounds -1-33% 31-40 Pounds -1-33% 41-50 Pounds -1-33% 51 Pounds or More -1-33% WORKING ENVIRONMENT Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings -67-100% Working outdoors -34-66% Working with or near chemicals -1-33% Working near radiation sources -1-33% Potential exposure to communicable diseases -1-33% Working with hazardous waste materials -1-33% Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require -1-33% Using hand tools -1-33% Potential for cuts and bruises -1-33% Driving company or personal vehicle -1-33% EXCHANGE OF IDEAS Ability to express or exchange ideas -67-100% Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices -67-100% Ability to perform secondary level math -67-100% Ability to read at a secondary level -67-100% WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS I. RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department. II. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with pees, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families. III. QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed. IV. SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility. Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA. Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment. Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.) Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility. Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury. Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury. V. EDUCATION – Participates in required inservice and educational programs on an ongoing basis. VI. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status. The category shown below is designed to communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position. Category III Tasks of employment involve no contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or mucous membranes.

Responsibilities

The HIM Tech assists the director by managing patient records through pulling, copying, scanning, filing, and retrieving them, while also responding to requests for medical information via phone and written correspondence. Duties include processing the intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, destruction, and transfer of health and administrative information.