Health Information Technician

CampusPoint; Tacoma (WA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 40.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

CampusPoint is seeking two Temporary Health Information Technicians in Tacoma to support the HIM department. Compensation is $26–$29/hr with typical hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Duration is approximately 90 days, with potential conversion to permanent employment. Focus areas include organizing and validating medical records, HIPAA compliance, and supporting audits and release-of-information requests.

Competenze

• Associate degree in Health Information Management from a CAHIIM-accredited program.
• RHIT certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year if offered permanent employment.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, release-of-information requirements, and confidentiality.
• Experience with electronic health records, medical charts, scanning, or indexing preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and detail-oriented.

Mansioni

• Organize medical record documentation for electronic sorting, scanning, and indexing.
• Review documents for completeness, identifiers, formatting, and chart placement.
• Identify and help correct duplicate records and filing errors.
• Process release-of-information requests and securely provide records to approved entities.
• Format and transmit records in compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality rules.
• Handle HIM emails, faxes, consents, and discharge summaries.
• Respond to inquiries from clients, providers, and external parties regarding records.
• Track document processing and report daily statistics to management.
• Research state and federal regulations to maintain HIPAA policies.
• Analyze processes and assist with improving HIM workflows.
• Coordinate with programs to troubleshoot documentation processes and improve productivity.

Conoscenze

HIPAA knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Formazione

Associate degree in Health Information Management (CAHIIM-accredited)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

A mission-driven, growing nonprofit behavioral health organization in Tacoma is seeking two Temporary Health Information Technicians to support their Health Information Management (HIM) department.

Compensation: $26–$29/hr

Availability: 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Duration: Approximately 90 days, and the role has the potential to convert to permanent employment.

These roles focus on analyzing medical record data; maintaining the electronic filing of medical record documentation by verifying its completeness, accuracy, and entry into the computerized medical record system. Provides assistance to the Health Information Manager in writing detailed and complex workflow procedures as well as researching applicable state and federal laws to maintain new and current HIPAA-related and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize medical record documentation in preparation for electronic sorting, scanning, and indexing.
• Review documents for completeness, correct identifiers, proper formatting, and accurate placement within client charts.
• Identify and help correct duplicate medical records, filing errors, and improperly categorized documentation.
• Process release-of-information requests and securely provide authorized records to clients, providers, managed care organizations, and other approved entities.
• Format, print, mail, fax, and electronically transmit medical records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable confidentiality requirements.
• Process incoming HIM emails, faxes, consents, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and other medical documentation.
• Respond professionally to calls and emails from current and former clients, providers, and other external parties regarding medical records and release-of-information requests.
• Track document-processing activity and provide daily statistics to management.
• Research applicable state and federal regulations to help maintain accurate and current HIM and HIPAA policies.
• Analyze existing processes and assist with writing, documenting, and improving departmental workflows.
• Coordinate with other programs to troubleshoot documentation processes and improve staff productivity.
• Prepare and release records for audits, chart reviews, prior authorizations, subpoenas, and court orders in accordance with applicable laws.
• Collect and securely transport medical records from residential locations for quality review, processing, scanning, and importing.
• Coordinate the secure collection and destruction of confidential materials with the organization’s shredding provider.
• Upload and process electronic consents and assist with creating consent forms.
• Respond to internal support tickets related to HIM functions.
• Troubleshoot document-sharing systems and provide HIM, HIPAA, and system training to employees.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of medical records, protected health information, and related equipment.
• Perform other Health Information Management duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management from a CAHIIM-accredited college or program.
• RHIT certification, or willing to obtain certification within 1 year of employment if/once offered permanent employment.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, release-of-information requirements, and medical-record confidentiality.
• Previous experience with electronic health records, medical charts, scanning, or document indexing is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to identify documentation errors and follow established correction or escalation procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential, sensitive, or challenging requests professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills when working with clients, providers, and internal staff.
• Ability to travel locally between program locations as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

CampusPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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