HIMS Technician: Medical Records & Data Quality

Encompass Health Corporation; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching & ESPP

FSAs/HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in line with healthcare standards. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely data entry, supporting high-quality post-acute care across our nationwide network.

Ideal candidates hold RHIT preferred, a healthcare data background, and attention to detail. We offer day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and a culture dedicated to empathy and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RHIT preferred; hospital HIMS experience 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 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

Medical terminology knowledge

Data entry experience

Education

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 hospital HIMS experience preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology required

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a HIMS Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in line with healthcare standards. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely data entry, supporting high-quality post-acute care across our nationwide network.

Ideal candidates hold RHIT preferred, a healthcare data background, and attention to detail. We offer day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and a culture dedicated to empathy and patient-centered care.