HIM Technician II

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan contributions (403(b)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym/employee discounts

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center's Health Information Management team seeks an HIM Technician to support the electronic record process, accuracy checks, and data requests. This full-time role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with coders and staff.

You will perform bookmarks, scanning, analysis, and quality checks, assist in revenue reports distribution, and collaborate with supervisors. SOMC offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing/computer skills strongly preferred.
• Medical terminology/anatomy coursework preferred.
• Health information technician certification or equivalent preferred.
• CEHRS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in the electronic record process (bookmarks, scanning, assembly, analysis, re-analysis, quality checks, post assembly documents, deficiency additions and resolution within base job).
• Operates health data software used in our electronic record process, retrieval and tracking.
• Answers telephone and processes information requests per procedure.
• Complete productivity and goal sheets as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Quality checks

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic typing/computer course

Medical terminology/anatomy course

Health information technician certification

CEHRS certification preferred

Tools

Health data software

Record retrieval systems

Job description

Department: Health Information Management
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the HIM Manager. The primary function of the HIM Technician is to demonstrate competency in both quality and productivity for their assigned base job, demonstrate competency in bookmarks, scanning, analysis and quality checks. May be asked to assist in working revenue reports that require distribution of incomplete work to coders and other staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Basic typing/computer course strongly preferred
• Medical terminology and/or anatomy course preferred
• Health information technician certification or equivalent preferred
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) preferred

Licensure:

• None

Experience:

• HIM experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Demonstrates competency in the entire electronic record process (bookmarks, scanning, assembly, analysis, re-analysis, quality checks, post assembly documents, deficiency additions and resolution within their base job assignment.
2. Operates all health data software currently used in our electronic record process, record retrieval and record tracking.
3. Answers telephone and completes written requests for information as per procedure.
4. Complete productivity and goal sheets as directed.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.