HIMS Technician: Elevate Patient Records & Data Quality

Encompass Health Corporation; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in line with healthcare standards. This role supports our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leadership and growth focus.

Ideal candidates have RHIT preferred, strong medical terminology knowledge, and at least one year of data entry experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• One year data entry experience preferred.
• RHIT certification or RHIT candidacy preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; graduate of accredited college preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

RHIT preferred

Education

RHIT preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduate of accredited college or university

Medical Record Technology college or vocational school preferred

3+ years hospital HIMS experience preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in line with healthcare standards. This role supports our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leadership and growth focus.

Ideal candidates have RHIT preferred, strong medical terminology knowledge, and at least one year of data entry experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a values-driven workplace.