HIM Technician

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health is seeking an HIM Technician to support the Health Information Management department, providing secretarial support and maintaining EMR integrity. The role includes handling transcription workflows and ensuring accurate documentation within the EMR system.

The HIM Technician will assist with EMR in-basket tasks, release of information, scanning/indexing, and reporting to the HIM Manager, contributing to high-quality patient records and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and health information management workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assess EMR work queues to verify medical records are complete and reports are available.
• Transcribe and manage documentation using transcription systems and EHR/EPIC.Monitor EPIC in-basket and process ROI requests per policy.
• Index, scan, and file records; ensure privacy and release of information compliance.
• Generate reports for the HIM Manager to support data accuracy and metrics.

Job description

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Job Title:

HIM Technician

Cost Center:

Health Information Management

Job Description:

The HIM Technician is responsible for assisting with all types of department functions, by providing secretarial support, and performing clerical duties. The HIM Technician must have complete knowledge of all HIM computer applications including the electronic health record and the clinical information system.

• 1. Assess EMR work queues to verify if medical records are missing dictated reports (History & Physical, Consults, op notes, and Discharge Summaries, etc).
• 2. Demonstrates the ability to; run all transcription systems to include M*Modal Fluency for hold queue monitoring, PS360 and transcribe all Diagnostic Imaging reports, edits, addenda, etc. Transcribe all pediatric echoes to McKesson which uploads to EPIC. MONC abstracting to EPIC from Allscipts and Chartmaxx via Maestro that required edits. (some MT only)
• 3. Demonstrate the ability of maintaining deficiency analysis workflow in EMR by assigning deficiency analysis to providers from various work queues. Validating all required elements.
• 4. Demonstrate the ability to gather medical records from (ER, Cardiac Rehab, Diagnostic Imaging, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors), prep, scan, index, delete and rescan EMR. Return medical records that are not compliant to appropriate areas, (no labels, incomplete releases, etc)
• 5. Monitor and assist provider(s) when necessary with maintaining current EPIC in-basket and outpatient documentation/transcription.
• 6. Demonstrate the ability to; run reports out of EPIC for required statistical reporting to the HIM Manager.
• 7. Answer any and all questions asked by medical staff regarding EMR chart completion without allowing the release of any original chart documentation outside the department.
• 8. Monitor EPIC in basket for all Proxy requests. Process all Proxy requests in paper or electronic format within required four business days. Then scan document into correct record.
• 9. Greet, direct and assist personnel and the general public. This includes demonstrating competency in the release of information (EMR) pursuant to applicable GPHealth policies and procedures, state and federal statues, and regulation. Process ROI requests. This position requires first-rate public relation skills, superb inter-personal relationship ability, and computer literacy.
• 10. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe EMR care. Actively participates in training and educational opportunities. This may include membership in professional organizations. Performs all functions as may be assigned by the Health Information Manager.

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As a member of our team, you’ll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you’re seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that’s making a real difference every day.