Registered Health Information Tech

Nhccare; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Lexington is seeking a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) to maintain and index patient records, perform clerical duties, and ensure compliant completion of medical documentation at our West Columbia, SC location. The RHIT will also conduct audits and support record retrieval for scheduled appointments.

This on-site role emphasizes timely processing of records, attention to detail, and collaboration with physicians and staff to safeguard patient information and

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in Health Information

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient files are properly maintained and can be retrieved upon request or for scheduled appointments.
• Perform clerical tasks necessary for the proper maintenance of patient medical records.
• Reconcile all discharged records and follow up on missing documentation.
• Prepare, scan, verify, and index all patient records within 24 to 48 hours of discharge.
• Ensure physicians properly sign, date, and complete patient records before they are finalized.
• Arrange records from the skilled nursing facility in proper order, prepare them for storage, log them into the system, and place them in storage containers.
• Scan and photocopy records, and receive and send information via fax.
• Conduct periodic medical record audits and chart reviews.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to questions regarding patient medical records.

Skills

RHIT certification

Time management

Recordkeeping

Job description

NHC HealthCare Lexington
West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

NHC HealthCare Lexington, a post-acute rehabilitation center in West Columbia, SC, is seeking a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The qualified applicant will be an organized self-starter with excellent time management skills and a positive attitude.

Position Highlights:

• Ensure patient files are properly maintained and can be retrieved upon request or for scheduled appointments.
• Perform clerical tasks necessary for the proper maintenance of patient medical records.
• Reconcile all discharged records and follow up on missing documentation.
• Prepare, scan, verify, and index all patient records within 24 to 48 hours of discharge.
• Ensure physicians properly sign, date, and complete patient records before they are finalized.
• Arrange records from the skilled nursing facility in proper order, prepare them for storage, log them into the system, and place them in storage containers.
• Scan and photocopy records, and receive and send information via fax.
• Conduct periodic medical record audits and chart reviews.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to questions regarding patient medical records.

Why NHC?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family-oriented work environment where growth and opportunities are encouraged. We provide competitive compensation with performance-based wage increases.

Benefits

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities

Work Location:

NHC HealthCare Lexington
2993 Sunset Blvd.
West Columbia, SC 29169

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Training - Health Information

Expert

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Experience

Required

1 year:

Some work experience in the field of Health Information

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.