HIMS Technician: Elevate Patient Records & Compliance

Encompass Health Corporation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in accordance with healthcare standards. You will contribute to a patient-centered, values-driven environment and support our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leadership.

Join a team recognized for excellence and a focus on growth, with strong benefits, tuition assistance, and a robust 401(k) plan. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• RHIT certification or equivalent preferred.
• Diploma or degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum three years of hospital HIMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

HIMS experience

Education

RHIT preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited college/university

Medical Record Technology college or vocational school preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in accordance with healthcare standards. You will contribute to a patient-centered, values-driven environment and support our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leadership.

Join a team recognized for excellence and a focus on growth, with strong benefits, tuition assistance, and a robust 401(k) plan. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaborative care.