HIM Technician III - Health Information Management

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma is seeking an HIM Technician to ensure timely processing of patient records. The role involves receiving, organizing, and indexing inpatient, outpatient, and ED records, then scanning them into Horizon Patient Folder daily with high accuracy.

The technician will also maintain scanning equipment, verify chart completion, and assist with requests for information. A high school diploma or GED is required, with strong typing and computer skills preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; preferred coursework in typing, filing, and basic office skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and data entry.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to learn and apply release of information processes.

Aufgaben

• Receive inpatient, outpatient, and ED records and ensure proper routing.
• Index and archive documents to the correct patient folder in Horizon.
• Scan documents daily and maintain scanning equipment.
• Notify practitioners of incomplete records and assist with releases of information.

Kenntnisse

Typing

Filing

Office methods

Computer skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Horizon Patient Folder

Jobbeschreibung

DEFINITION:

In order to ensure timely processing of the patient record, the HIM Technician will ensure receipt of all inpatient/outpatient/emergency department patient records; review each patient record for poor original, items that cannot be scanned, patient identification on each document, and will group like documents in the appropriate order. The HIM Technician is responsible for scanning all documents/records into Horizon Patient Folder on a daily basis. This position will maintain daily workflow, insuring that records are scanned in a timely and efficient manner to avoid delay in further processing. This position is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining scanning equipment. The HIM Technician is responsible for assuring that all patient records and loose documents are scanned into Horizon Patient Folder with the highest level of quality possible. This position is also responsible for indexing all documents to the appropriate patient folder and for ensuring each document is assigned the appropriate document name. In order to allow for timely completion of the medical record, the HIM Technician will review each discharged patient's record for incomplete or missing items, identify the responsible practitioner for each of these items, and link the deficiencies to the appropriate practitioner for completion. The HIM Technician will be responsible for verifying chart completion and monitoring the reanalysis queue to ensure all records are completed appropriately. The position will also be responsible for timely notification to practitioners of pending records that need completion and identifying those practitioners who will be suspended. The HIM Supervisor/Manager will be notified accordingly. The position will be responsible for answering the telephone and routing calls; assisting customers with record requests, pull lists and general questions; reviewing requests for release of information; preparing and transmitting baby birth and death certificates; collecting information required by health department; assisting transcriptionists and coders; and identifying and performing other duties as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. with preferred courses in typing, filing, office methods and computer skills.