HIM Technician: Mastering Health Records & EHR Compliance

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking an HIM Technician to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of patient health records to support coding, reimbursement, physician chart completion, and regulatory compliance. The role involves chart and electronic health record processing, ensuring timely receipt and processing of patient records for continuity of care.

Responsibilities include filing, audits, policy compliance, discharge record preparation and scanning within 24 hours, and

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience in health information management or healthcare clerical support.
• Experience in document scanning, indexing, and EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Filing and maintaining health records in the EHR system in a timely and organized manner.
• Assist HIM leadership with operational reports, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance documentation workflows.
• Ensure HIPAA, Joint Commission (JC), and facility policies compliance, maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient health information.
• Ensure all discharge records are received following discharge and follow the Discharge Reconciliation policy when records have not been obtained/received from the units.
• Prepare and scan discharge records within 24 hours of discharge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Lutheran Health Network is seeking an HIM Technician to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of patient health records to support coding, reimbursement, physician chart completion, and regulatory compliance. The role involves chart and electronic health record processing, ensuring timely receipt and processing of patient records for continuity of care.

Responsibilities include filing, audits, policy compliance, discharge record preparation and scanning within 24 hours, and