HIM Technician - Non-Certified

Community Health Systems; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Technician responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of patient health records to support coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on chart deficiency management, unbilled management, mandated registry reporting, and EHR maintenance, while upholding HIPAA and Joint Commission standards. Regular attendance and collaboration with providers are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in health information management or healthcare clerical support.
• Experience with document scanning or EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage chart deficiency workflows and assist providers with incomplete records.
• Process unbilled accounts to support timely coding and revenue cycle.
• File and maintain health records in the EHR system promptly.
• Oversee delinquency suspension processes per policy and regulations.
• Generate reports on delinquency statistics and escalate as needed.
• Perform mandated registry reporting, such as tumor registry and EMPI reconciliation.
• Assist HIM leadership with audits, operational reports, and quality improvement.
• Ensure HIPAA and JC compliance and confidentiality.

Skills

Medical records workflow

Regulatory compliance

EHR proficiency

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Document management

Health IT platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of patient health records to support coding, reimbursement, physician chart completion, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a critical role in chart deficiency management, unbilled management, mandated registry reporting, and electronic health record (EHR) maintenance. The HIM Technician also assists providers with medical record deficiencies, oversees suspension processes, and maintains delinquency statistics in accordance with state regulations, hospital policies, HIM procedures, and Joint Commission (JC) standards.

Essential Functions

• Manages chart deficiency workflows, including notifying and assisting providers with incomplete medical records, monitoring deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Processes unbilled accounts, supporting timely coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle operations.
• Ensures accurate filing and maintenance of health records, filing documents in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and organized manner.
• Oversees the suspension process for delinquent records, ensuring compliance with hospital medical staff rules, HIM policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and maintains delinquency statistics, generating reports and escalating concerns as needed to HIM leadership.
• Performs mandated registry reporting, such as tumor registry and Master Patient Index (EMPI) reconciliation, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Processes and maintains medical records across multiple health information systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and security.
• Assists HIM leadership with operational reports, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance documentation workflows.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission (JC), and facility policies, maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient health information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in health information management, medical records, or healthcare clerical support required
• Experience in document scanning, indexing, or electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of medical record workflows, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of chart deficiency processes, provider suspension workflows, and unbilled management procedures.
• Proficiency in EHR systems, document management, and health information technology platforms.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration with providers, HIM leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyze, generate, and interpret HIM reports, including deficiency tracking and unbilled account monitoring.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician preferred or
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 157837
• Job Category Health Information Mgmt
• Posting Date 07/08/2026, 09:27 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day