Health Information Management Technician Senior - REMOTE

McLaren Health Care; Shelby Township (MI); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated individual to manage and reconcile patient medical records. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and completeness of records, assist healthcare providers in chart completion, and work with electronic medical record systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital patient care processes while working in a supportive environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare information management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) is required.
• RHIT or CRCR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and reconcile patient medical records post-discharge.
• Assist with physician chart completion and track documentation holds.

Skills

Patient medical record management

Data tracking and reconciliation

EMR system access

Medical transcription

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in HIM or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Position Summary:

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:

• Collects, tracks and reconciles patient medical record information obtained from departments or nursing units once patient is discharged.
• Utilizing facility guidelines batches, preps, scans, quality checks and validates, records for document storage and/or imaging.
• 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.
• Escalates documentation holds to clinical and administrative personnel.
• Tracks tasks/time spent as well as meets or exceeds quality and production targets.
• Performs standardized chart audits following established guidelines/procedures.
• Accesses EMR ( electronic medical records) system to support record completion, coding, release of information and overall management and maintenance of the legal health record.
• Performs EMPI tasks according to established policies, procedures, and timeframes.
• Assists with patient portal enrollment.
• 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
• CRCR Certified
• Associate’s degree in HIM or other related health care field.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25002544
• Daily Work Times: Standard Business Hours
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No