Health Information Management Technician Senior - REMOTE - McLaren Careers

Lensa; City of Utica (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage patient medical records. The role involves collecting, tracking, and reconciling medical information, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in health information management and a high school diploma, with additional certifications preferred. Join a dedicated team in a full-time position focused on enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of HIM experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects, tracks, and reconciles patient medical record information.
• Prepares, scans, quality checks, and validates records for storage.
• Assists with physician chart completion and suspension processes.

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in HIM or related healthcare field

Job description

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Position Summary

Responsible for collecting, tracking, and reconciling patient medical record information obtained from departments or nursing units once the 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

• Collects, tracks, and reconciles patient medical record information obtained from departments or nursing units once the patient is discharged.
• Prepares, scans, quality checks, and validates records for document storage and/or imaging, utilizing facility guidelines.
• Assists with physician chart completion and suspension processes, including assigning and validating chart deficiencies, communicating with providers regarding 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 and time spent, meeting or exceeding quality and production targets.
• Performs standardized chart audits following established guidelines and procedures.
• Accesses the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to support record completion, coding, release of information, and management of the legal health record.
• Performs EMPI tasks according to policies, procedures, and timeframes.
• Assists with patient portal enrollment.
• Performs medical transcription tasks according to policies, procedures, and timeframes.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma
• Two years of HIM experience.

Preferred:

• RHIT Certified or eligible
• CRCR Certified
• Associate’s degree in HIM or related healthcare field.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting