Health Information Management Tech (Galveston)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UTMB Health is seeking an HIM Technician in Galveston, TX. The role involves maintaining the integrity of health records, under supervision by the HIM Team Lead/Manager, and ensuring timely access to information for providers.

The position requires at least 1 year of HIM experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with standard hospital duties.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year experience in HIM or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service with clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Aufgaben

• Processes requests for release of confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and state laws.
• Analyzes data for completeness and regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission, bylaws).
• Assists Medical Staff with records to avoid suspension of privileges.
• Maintains electronic health records and scans/indexes documents accurately.
• Collects birth certificate data for TxEVER data entry.
• Maintains Master Patient Index integrity.
• Safeguards health information confidentiality and security.
• Monitors work queues and reports from the EHR system.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Jobbeschreibung

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1- year experience in HIM or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1- year experience in HIM or equivalent.

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician is responsible for the day-to-day tasks required to maintain the integrity of the health record. The role of the HIM Technician is integral to the overall function of the health system and patient care, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of available information for providers. The HIM Technician works under close supervision of the HIM Team Lead and/or HIM Manager.

JOB DUTIES

• Processes requests for the release of confidential information according to regulatory guidelines, such as HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule, Texas Health and Safety Code
• Analyzes complex data for completeness and accuracy to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, such as CMS, The Joint Commission, and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations
• Assists Medical Staff in the completion of records to avoid suspension of medical staff privileges
• Performs specialized and diversified clerical duties associated with the maintenance of the electronic health record
• Scans/Indexes all paper and faxed documents deemed part of the legal medical record into the electronic health records system to the appropriate patient account with accuracy, timeliness, and uniformity
• Requests and compiles birth certificate data as required by the State of Texas for data entry into the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registration System (TxEVER)
• Maintains the integrity of the Master Patient Index
• Maintains health records per current federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations that govern medical records
• Identifies system deficiencies, investigates difficulties, and makes recommendations to the manager of process improvement
• Maintains current working knowledge of HIM department applications and how they are used in department operations. Serves as a resource to HIM department management and staff and providers, and external departments to resolve workflow issues
• Provides daily monitoring and management of work queues and monitors reports from electronic health records system
• Protects the security of health records to ensure confidentiality

Marginal or Periodic Functions

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
• Performs related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills
• Maintain professional manner with patients, staff, and students
• Ability to multitask in a high-paced work environment
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standard hospital, clinical, and/or office environment.

SALARY RANGE

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0782 - John W McCullough Bldg

Job

Business, Managerial & FinanceRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 10:42:03 AM