HIM Tech II

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an HIM Tech II in Arizona to manage birth registration data and maintain accurate master patient index records. You will coordinate with Medical Staff Services, assist patients through birth registration and paternity processes, and ensure timely submission of birth data in the Arizona birth reporting system.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a preferred associate degree, and strong communication with physicians.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in master patient index maintenance, records analysis, or medical records processing.
• 3 years experience in the same areas is preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to birth registration and patient health information confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit Arizona birth certificates information (births, fetal deaths, paternity affidavits).
• Coordinate suspension protocol with Medical Staff Services and maintain MPI integrity.
• Assist patients with birth registration and paternity processes; verify required information.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree (preferred)

HS diploma or GED (required)

Tools

Master Patient Index

EMR system

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

• 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.
• 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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