HIMS Technician: Elevate Patient Records & Data Quality

Encompass Health; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching & ESPP

HSA/FSA options

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in accordance with healthcare requirements. This role supports our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation network and emphasizes growth opportunities and a patient‑centered approach.

Ideal candidates will have RHIT preferred, strong knowledge of medical terminology, and data entry experience; a high school diploma and college‑level education are preferred.

Qualifications

• RHIT preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of an 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains delinquent records at less than 50% of the average discharge rate.
• Monitors staff deficiencies and assures all IRF-PAI data elements are completed.
• Completes physician and staff deficiency checklists.
• Performs final checks 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.

Skills

RHIT preferred

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduate of an accredited college or 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 requirements. This role supports our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation network and emphasizes growth opportunities and a patient‑centered approach.

Ideal candidates will have RHIT preferred, strong knowledge of medical terminology, and data entry experience; a high school diploma and college‑level education are preferred.