HIM Tech I - Per Diem Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a HIM Technician I for per diem day shifts in Health Information Management. You will support discharge reconciliation, record retrieval, and accurate documentation handling within the hospital’s coding and privacy standards.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, proficiency with HPF/Paragon/Webnet, and strong communication with clinical staff. Prior medical terminology knowledge and customer service orientation are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in the medical field preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Good organizational skills and communication skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and reconciliation of all discharged encounters throughout hospital.
• Retrieve medical record documentation for patient care.
• Assign deficiencies for outpatient encounters.
• Assemble LTC Records.
• Answer departmental phones timely and courteously.
• Assist physicians with transcription and/or HPF questions as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per regulations and policy.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve patient care goals.
• Seek continuing education opportunities to improve skill set.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

HPF

Paragon

Webnet

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a HIM Technician I for per diem day shifts in Health Information Management. You will support discharge reconciliation, record retrieval, and accurate documentation handling within the hospital’s coding and privacy standards.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, proficiency with HPF/Paragon/Webnet, and strong communication with clinical staff. Prior medical terminology knowledge and customer service orientation are preferred.