Health Information Management (HIM) Technician

Kindred Healthcare; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time HIM Tech to manage medical records and assist physicians at their top-rated rehabilitation hospital. The role involves maintaining patient confidentiality, supporting healthcare professionals, and ensuring orderly records. Join a compassionate team dedicated to restoring hope and improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience as technical office support in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, physicians, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic medical record functions such as filing and release of information.
• Assists Manager with keeping physicians notified of deficiencies.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient information.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Technical Support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is proud to again be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Missouri. Our state-of-the-art facility was designed specifically for patients requiring in-patient rehabilitation services and offers programs that range from single therapies to comprehensive, multidisciplinary programs. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, provides rehabilitative care to patients and families utilizing a team approach. Our treatment team includes experienced Rehabilitation Nurses who provide excellent service and around-the-clock compassionate nursing care in an exceptional work environment. Restoring hope is the goal for every patient we serve! Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits include Healthcare, Paid Time Off, and 401(k)!

What you will do in this role as a full-time HIM Tech:

• 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
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient information while performing health information duties
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience as technical office support in a healthcare environment
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to deal tactfully with, patients, physicians, visitors and the general public

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. The greatest feature of our rehabilitation hospital is our team of dedicated doctors and nurses. These rehab professionals provide the exceptional patient care for which Mercy is known, with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life. Therapists work closely with physicians, specialists and family members to treat patients as they progress toward their goals.