HIM Technician II

Sullivan County Community Hospital; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN is seeking a Full Time Clerical role in the Health Information Management (HIM) department. duties include scanning records, ensuring chart quality, and processing release of information in accordance with hospital policy.

Responsibilities extend to assisting patients with the Health Portal and maintaining strict confidentiality while supporting efficient HIM operations. A high school diploma and medical terminology coursework are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a medical terminology class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scans inpatient and other medical records into the information system and assigns IDs per standards.
• Review electronic charts for quality, legibility, and completeness.
• Scan loose papers after processing.
• Process requests for release of information according to hospital policies.
• Maintain tickler file of orders mailed for signatures to ensure timely return of originals.
• Assist patients with Health Portal via phone or in person.
• Maintain confidentiality per hospital policies.

Skills

Medical Records

Office operations

Typing 30 CWPM

Filing systems

Office equipment

Adapt to change

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical terminology class

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Sullivan, IN, US

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical terminology class completion

Experience/Skills

• Medical Records experience
• Knowledge of office operations
• Types approximately 30 CWPM
• Knowledge of filing systems
• Familiar with the use office equipment
• Adapts to changes in procedures and/or workload

Required Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

Working Conditions

• Works in a clean, well-lit work environment with good ventilation

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Quality

• Scans paper Inpatient (IN), Observation (INO), and Same Day Care (SDC) records into the information system and accurately assigns ID for each form according to work standards
• Reviews all electronic charts for quality, e.g., legibility, completeness, etc.
• Scans all loose papers sent to the department after initial processing has been completed
• Processes requests for release of information according to hospital policies
• Maintains tickler file of orders that have been mailed for signatures to ensure safe and timely return of original medical record documents
• Processes requests for release of information according to the hospital’s policy
• Assists patients with the Health Portal via phone or in person
• Maintains confidentiality according to Sullivan County Community Hospital and HIM Department policies

Quantity

• Scans paper IN, INO, and SDC records into the information system daily according to work standards
• Documents incomplete charts for signature and/or dictation so letters can be mailed weekly

• Answers telephone courteously and relays information promptly
• Performs most duties with little or no supervision
• Follows policies and procedures that contribute to the efficiency and safety of the HIM Department
• Maintains confidentiality according to Sullivan County Community Hospital and HIM Department policies
• Performs other duties when requested by the HIM Director