Health Information Services Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a Health Information Services Tech to manage discharge records, prep and scan them into the EMR. You will verify patient records and account numbers, ensure timely scanning for treatment and billing, and maintain PHI privacy per HIM policies.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and experience in healthcare. A high school diploma or GED is required; basic computer skills and a willingness to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of collecting discharged records, prepping, and scanning them into the EMR or designated systems.
• Verify correct patient medical record and account numbers and ensure timely scanning for treatment, payment, and operations.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of PHI in adherence to HIM policies and manage electronic medical records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Health Information Services Tech, you will manage the day-to-day activities of collecting discharged records, prepping, and scanning them into the electronic medical record (EMR) and/or other designated systems. Every day you will verify correct patient medical record and account numbers, ensure timely scanning so records are accessible for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, and maintain strict privacy and confidentiality of protected health information in adherence to HIM policies. To be successful in this role, you will possess meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information while efficiently managing electronic medical records.

• Able to perform all entry level function, duties, and tasks in the Health Information Management Department.
• Demonstrate proficiency of the designated computer systems and the electronic medical record.
• Accurately prep records for scanning.
• Collect discharged records.
• Responsible for data entry, create, and maintain spreadsheets/logs.
• Meet qualitative and quantitative standards.

Job Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare
• Basic computer skills

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the‑art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world‑class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.

Pay Range

$18.60 - $28.83 /hour