HIM Technician - Part Time

Kindred Hospital Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Dayton is seeking a Health Information Technician to maintain HIM integrity through medical record content, abstraction and analysis, with knowledge of HIPAA requirements.

You will collaborate with hospital staff and physicians to ensure timely, accurate records, handle dictation/transcription systems, and keep indexes and storage systems organized. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree in HIM preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in health information technology preferred, or enrollment in a college/university HIM program.
• RHIT certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year HIM experience preferred.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, analyze, abstract, scan and maintain medical records to ensure verifiable documentation.
• Work with hospital staff, physicians and administration to ensure timely, accurate, and complete medical records.
• Respond to HIPAA inquiries from physicians, staff, and outside entities.
• Proficient in dictation and transcription systems.
• Maintain record indexes and storage/retrieval systems.
• Order supplies as needed to meet budget requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information.
• Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.
• Represent the organization professionally.
• Follow hospital policies on ethics, safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Medical data abstracting

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

Good attendance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate HIM degree preferred

Tools

Dictation/transcription systems

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Dayton and Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a 97-bed hospital. With 51 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 46-bed behavioral health unit offers treatment for adults ages 18+, including dedicated services for geriatric patients. The unit offers 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support for mental health issues and, like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located downtown Dayton near the I-75 and I-35 junction, to the west of the Great Miami River.

Job Summary

Maintains health information management (HIM) integrity through knowledge of medical record content, medical terminology and abbreviations, abstracting and analysis techniques, concurrent medical record review, terminal-digit filing, medical record storage and retrieval. Demonstrates knowledge of the legal aspects of patient medical records, including release of information and HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates ability to assemble, analyze, abstract, scan, and maintain medical records appropriately to ensure verifiable documentation.
• Responsible for working with hospital staff, physicians, and administration to ensure that medical records are completed timely, accurately, and completely in a manner that is consistent with hospital policy as well as medical staff bylaws/rules and regulations.
• Responds per HIPAA guidelines to inquiries and requests from physicians, staff, and outside agencies and/or individuals regarding protected health information.
• Demonstrates proficiency with dictation and transcription systems.
• Maintains record indexes and storage and retrieval systems.
• Orders supplies as needed by the department in adequate time to ensure that proper amounts are on hand at all times and that meet budget requirements.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
• Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
• Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Medical data abstracting skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in health information technology preferred, or enrollment in a college/university HIM program accepted.

Licenses/Certification

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of HIM experience preferred.