Health Information Management Technician Senior - REMOTE

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Michigan; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated individual to manage patient medical records efficiently. This role involves collecting and reconciling medical record information, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supporting healthcare providers in maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Health Information Management and be proficient in electronic medical records systems. Join a team committed to enhancing patient care and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) is required.
• RHIT certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collect, track, and reconcile patient medical records post-discharge.
• Assist with physician chart completion and perform standardized chart audits.

Skills

Medical Record Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in HIM

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Responsible for collecting, tracking and reconciling patient medical record information obtained from departments or nursing units once patient is discharged. Serves as an information resource by responding to requests for general and medical record information received via phone, e-mail, fax, or in person. Retrieves records per request for patient care, studies, committees, and other requests and works with other departments as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities As Assigned:

1. Collects, tracks and reconciles patient medical record information obtained from departments or nursing units once patient is discharged.
2. Utilizing facility guidelines batches, preps, scans, quality checks and validates, records for document storage and/or imaging.
3. Assists with physician chart completion and suspension processes including assigning and validating chart deficiencies, communicating with Providers regarding their incomplete records and assisting with distribution of reports, letters and statistics related to delinquent medical records.
4. Escalates documentation holds to clinical and administrative personnel.
5. Tracks tasks/time spent as well as meets or exceeds quality and production targets.
6. Performs standardized chart audits following established guidelines/procedures.
7. Accesses EMR (electronic medical records) system to support record completion, coding, release of information and overall management and maintenance of the legal health record.
8. Performs EMPI tasks according to established policies, procedures, and timeframes.
9. Assists with patient portal enrollment.
10. Performs medical transcription tasks according to established policies, procedures, and timeframes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma
• Two years HIM experience.

Preferred:

• RHIT Certified or eligible
• Associate’s degree in HIM or other related health care field.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.