HIMS Technician: Elevate Patient Records & Data Quality

Encompass Health Corporation; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process and maintain patient records in alignment with healthcare standards. You will work on ensuring accurate IRF-PAI data and final medical record checks, supporting discharge processes and PATCOM data entry.

This role supports a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. Ideal candidates have RHIT preferred, a strong data-entry background, and familiar with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 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.

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process and maintain patient records in alignment with healthcare standards. You will work on ensuring accurate IRF-PAI data and final medical record checks, supporting discharge processes and PATCOM data entry.

This role supports a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. Ideal candidates have RHIT preferred, a strong data-entry background, and familiar with medical terminology.