Health Information Tech II

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System in Texas seeks an Health Information Technician to manage medical records, perform chart reconciliation, and support transcription and data integrity in a fast-paced Health Information department. Responsibilities include record analysis, reporting to medical staff, birth certificate processing and information releases, with emphasis on policy adherence and quality standards.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; preferred is an associate degree in health information

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent.
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Health Information Technology or other related healthcare field.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year work experience in health information management or related field.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Healthcare setting or Physician practice. Clinical rotation in lieu of work experience.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: RHIA/RHIT

Responsibilities

• Chart Reconciliation: Retrieve and organize medical records for imaging and ensure alignment with discharge census.
• Analysis: Perform concurrent and retrospective medical record reviews and assign deficiencies.
• Medical Staff Suspension Support: Generate reports and maintain databases for communications on deficiency management and suspension policy.
• Birth Certificate Completion/Release of Information Requests/Transcription Support and other department tasks.

Skills

Health information management

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Health System hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

Performs clerical tasks as assigned by management staff which includes the following:

• Chart Reconciliation: Retrieves medical records from Patient Care areas organizes and processes for document imaging. Reconciles records against discharge census and takes appropriate and timely action retrieve all discharged patient records
• Analysis: Performs concurrent and retrospective medical record reviews consistent with department/hospital standards and assigns deficiencies for physicians to complete
• Medical Staff Suspension Support: Generates reports and maintains databases for communication with the medical staff regarding the deficiency management system as well as adherence to the medical staff medical records suspension policy
• Birth Certificate Completion/Release of Information Requests/Transcription Support and other department support.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Health Information Technology or other related healthcare
field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year work experience in health information management or related field

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Healthcare setting or Physician practice. Clinical rotation in lieu of work
experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: RHIA/RHIT

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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