HIMS Technician: Impactful Health Information Management

Encompass Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) + ESPP

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in alignment with healthcare standards. The position supports inpatient rehabilitation services and emphasizes accuracy and compliance.

You will be part of a team dedicated to high-quality care, professional growth, and a collaborative environment that values empathy and patient-centered records management.

Qualifications

• RHIT preferred or equivalent certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of accredited college or university.
• Medical Record Technology college or vocational school 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 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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

RHIT preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduate of accredited college/university

Medical Record Technology college/vocational training preferred

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in alignment with healthcare standards. The position supports inpatient rehabilitation services and emphasizes accuracy and compliance.

You will be part of a team dedicated to high-quality care, professional growth, and a collaborative environment that values empathy and patient-centered records management.