HIMS Technician - Impactful Health Records Specialist

Encompass Health Corporation; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process and maintain patient records in compliance with healthcare requirements. The role focuses on accuracy, timely data entry, and adherence to IRF-PAI data elements across inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will have RHIT preferred, relevant hospital HIMS experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and data entry capabilities as part of a supportive, values-driven team.

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 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 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.

Skills

Data entry 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 Corporation is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process and maintain patient records in compliance with healthcare requirements. The role focuses on accuracy, timely data entry, and adherence to IRF-PAI data elements across inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will have RHIT preferred, relevant hospital HIMS experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and data entry capabilities as part of a supportive, values-driven team.