HIM Tech II

HonorHealth; Arizona; Remote; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Arizona is seeking an HIM Tech II to complete and submit state birth and paternity records, ensuring accuracy and timely processing within Health Information Management. You will maintain the master patient index (MPI), coordinate suspension processes with Medical Staff Services, and assist with data integrity across the organization.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate's Degree, High School Diploma or GED, and strong communication skills with familiarity of state laws

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in master patient index maintenance, records analysis, or medical records processing; 3+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to birth registration and confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with birth registration and paternity processes; enter data into the State of Arizona Birth Reporting System.
• Maintain and verify the master patient index (MPI); review duplicate records and merges as needed.
• Distribute chart deficiency and suspension information to physicians and staff; monitor the suspension process.
• Participate in safety initiatives and complete required safety competencies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Arizona birth registration knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree - Preferred

High School Diploma or GED - Required

Job description

Primary City/State: Virtual Arizona

Category: Health Information

Shift: Day

Department: Health Information Management

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Must reside in the State of Arizona

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well‑being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Responsible for completing and submitting Arizona State required information for birth certificates, fetal death certificates, paternity affidavits, and other required documentation related to birth certificates. The HIM Tech II is responsible for coordinating suspension protocol with Medical Staff Services, maintaining the integrity of the master patient index, merging, unmerging and overlying of the MPI, and facilitating synchronization with other indices throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

• Assists patients with the birth registration and the paternity process by collecting and verifying patient information required by the State of Arizona Birth and Paternity registration processes. Enters birth data into the electronic State of Arizona Birth Reporting System. Prioritizes work and reconciles newborn patients with birth registration submission to assure 100% submission of HonorHealth patient births and fetal deaths. Works with the patient and the State of Arizona Birth Registration to resolve issues related to birth certificates and paternity affidavits.
• Researches patient admission histories and collaborates with Patient Registration and other departments as necessary to determine correct medical record merges. Monitors and performs maintenance on the organization's master patient index (MPI). Reviews Duplicate Patient Reports to identify patient records possibly needing to be merged.
• Distributes chart deficiency and suspension information to physicians, providers, and other appropriate entities. Information includes but is not limited to: reminders, pending suspension, fine notification letters, other correspondence relating to chart deficiencies and suspension of admitting privileges. Maintains the physician suspension process which includes monitoring, tracking, and reporting physician deficiencies in the HonorHealth electronic medical record system.
• Actively participates in department activities. Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate. Completes all position and department safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Education

• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED - Required

Experience

• 2 years experience in any or all of the following: master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing. - Required
• 3 years experience in any or all of the following: master patient index maintenance, records analysis, medical records processing. - Preferred
• Other Basic understanding and use of computers, telephones, fax, copy machines, and data entry into computer programs.
  Excellent communication skills with physicians. - Required
• Other Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relative to birth registration and the confidentiality and security of patient health information. Experience in a role utilizing excellent communication and analytical skills. - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Other Registered Arizona State Birth Registrar - Preferred
• Non Clinical\RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Preferred

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