HIM Technician II

Sullivan County Community Hospital; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN is seeking a Full Time Clerical professional for the Health Information Management (HIM) department. You will scan records (IN, INO, SDC), assign IDs, and ensure accurate chart processing while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and medical terminology coursework, plus experience in medical records and office operations; typing about 30 CWPM, filing systems knowledge, and adaptability to changing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical terminology class completion required.
• Medical Records experience preferred.
• Proficiency with filing systems and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scans inpatient, observation, and same-day records into the information system and assigns IDs per standards.
• Reviews electronic charts for legibility and completeness.
• Processes requests for release of information per hospital policy.
• Maintains confidentiality per hospital/HIM policies and handles Health Portal support by phone or in person.
• Performs other HIM Department duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Records experience

Office operations knowledge

Typing 30 CWPM

Filing systems knowledge

Office equipment familiarity

Adapt to changes in procedures/work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical terminology class completion

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

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• 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