HIMS Clerk

Encompass Health; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

HSAs & FSAs

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health in Katy, TX seeks a Health Information Management Systems Clerk to compile, process, and maintain patient records in line with healthcare standards. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely record handling, and responsive patient information management.

The position offers growth opportunities within a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader and requires attention to detail and reliability in daily record-keeping tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One-year hospital HIMS experience preferred.
• Data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, sort, and collate medical records in patient files.
• File and retrieve medical records on request.
• Locate records for review by ancillary departments, committees, surveys, etc.
• Examine patient records for completeness and required information.
• Answer telephone and take requests for medical records or information.
• Notify physicians for incomplete H&P within 24 hours of admission.
• Route originals and copies of dictation to proper areas.
• Pickup and deliver patient medical records.
• Assign discharge dates for outpatients in PATCOM within policy timeframes.

Skills

Data entry

HIMS experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valued for your Expertise in HIMS Are you a skilled Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) Clerk seeking a career that aligns with your passion and values? Join our team where we believe in careers close to home and heart. As a HIMS Clerk, responsibilities include compiling, processing and maintaining patient records in a manner consistent with healthcare requirements and standards. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact, explore this exciting opportunity with us where your expertise meets personal values.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks And Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the HIMS Clerk you always wanted to be

• Assembles, sorts, and collates a variety of medical records and information in patient records.
• Files and retrieves medical records.
• Locates records for review by ancillary department, committees, surveys, etc.
• Examines patient medical records for completeness ensures all required information is included.
• Answers telephone and takes requests for medical records or information.
• Notifies physicians for any H&P's not completed within 24-hrs of admission.
• Pulls and logs records to be sent to outside storage facility on as needed basis.
• Routes originals and copies of dictation to proper areas.
• Picks-up and delivers patient medical records.
• Assigns accurate discharge date for outpatients in PATCOM within timeframe specified by policy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One-year hospital HIMS experience preferred.
• Data entry experience preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.