HIM Technician: Secure Patient Records & Access

Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics

Lake City (IA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 62,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with company 50

Job summary

Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics is seeking a detail-oriented Health Information Management (HIM) Technician to support patient care by ensuring health records are complete, accurate, secure, and available for treatment and billing. Under the Director of Health Information Management, you will process record requests, analyze records, and maintain confidentiality.

RHIT credentials are preferred and HIPAA knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
RHIT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze, scan, import, and index inpatient and outpatient medical records.
Review records for completeness and accuracy, making corrections as needed.
Assign and track physician record deficiencies.
Re-analyze and update records returned by physicians for completion.
Answer department telephone calls and provide exceptional customer service.
Process requests for medical records from patients, providers, and continuing care organizations.
Verify authorization and legal validity of release of information requests.
Prepare, print, fax, mail, or electronically distribute medical records as requested.
Create invoices and track payments for records requests when applicable.
Retrieve records for hospital personnel, third-party payers, and other authorized requestors.
Collaborate with HIM staff, clinical departments, coding, and billing teams to ensure records are complete and available.