HIMS Tech

Encompass Health; Paynes (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a skilled HIMS Technician to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will maintain patient records, ensure IRF-PAI data elements are complete, and support accurate data entry in PATCOM systems. RHIT preferred; relevant hospital HIMS experience is valued.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join a nationally recognized leader focused on compassionate care and a collaborative culture that honors your expertise and

Qualifications

• RHIT preferred; hospital HIMS experience valued.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; college/university degree preferred.
• Graduate of accredited college or university; healthcare data safety awareness.
• Medical Terminology knowledge required.
• One year data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain delinquent records at less than 50% of average discharge rate.
• Monitor IRF-PAI data elements and assure they are completed.
• Complete physician and staff deficiency checklist.
• Perform final check of medical records before designation complete.
• Abstract discharge date for PATCOM system for all discharged inpatients.
• Accurately completes data entry of all PATCOM HIMS data.
• Monitor and correct errors on daily exception reports.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

RHIT preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited college or university

Medical Records Technology College or vocational school

Three years hospital HIMS experience preferred

Tools

PATCOM

IRF-PAI data elements

Job description

HIMS Technician Career Opportunity

Valued for your Expertise in HIMS

Are you a skilled Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) Technician 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 Technician, 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 Technician you always wanted to be

• Maintains delinquent records at less than 50% of the average discharge rate.
• Monitors staff deficiencies and assures that all IRF-PAI data elements are completed.
• Completes physician and staff deficiency checklist.
• Performs final check of medical records before designating records complete.
• Abstracts discharge date for PATCOM system for all discharged inpatients.
• Accurately completes data entry of all PATCOM HIMS data.
• Monitors and corrects errors on daily exception reports.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Information (RHIT) preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of accredited college or university.
• Medical Record Technology College or vocational school preferred.
• Minimum three years of hospital HIMS experience preferred in lieu of certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• One year 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.