HIM Processing Associate (40 Hours, Days)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks an HIM Processing Associate to maintain medical record integrity through data collection, preparation, and scanning. You will release information, prepare records, and ensure timely data entry while generating compliance reports for governmental entities.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of HIM clerical experience, with strong Windows skills and English proficiency. Birth Registry coverage is required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• At least 1 year experience in Health Information Management or related clerical work.
• Must have competent Windows-based computer skills.
• Must speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to push/pull 40 pounds.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-through and data entry accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with physicians and other departments.
• Birth Registry coverage is required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of medical records by collecting, preparing, scanning, processing, and responding to inquiries.
• Open mail, send for and release medical information, and prepare records for scanning.
• File, copy, fax medical information and ensure accurate data entry into databases.
• Generate required reports and transmit data to governmental entities.
• Provide auditors with complete and accurate documentation.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant maintains the integrity of the medical records by collecting, preparing, scanning, processing, copying and responding to medical record inquiries in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Opens mail, sends for and releases medical information, prepares medical records and tests for scanning, files, copies, and faxes medical information. Ensures accurate and timely entry of data into various databases. Generates required reports. Ensures transmission of required data to governmental entities. Provide auditors complete and accurate documentation to increase reimbursement and decrease denials.

Position

HIM Processing Associate

Department

Fixed Dept Vacancy Factor

Schedule

Full Time, 40 Hours, Days

Job Requirements

High School diploma required with at least 1 full year experience as a Health Information Management clerk or related experience.

Knowledge And Skills

Must possess competent computer skills, with windows-based experience.

• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to push or pull 40 pounds.
• Must possess excellent visual skills, be detailed oriented, and follow instructions explicitly.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to deal effectively with physicians, nursing units, and other departments.

Required: coverage for Birth Registry is a must. Training will be provided, but best candidate will have Birth Registry experience or State Law/Regulation proficiency.

Compensation Range

$16.66- $24.77

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans