Sr. HIM Technician

Adventist Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Records Coordinator to manage patient records through the discharge process, ensure accuracy, and facilitate timely chart completion. This role involves handling sensitive information, coordinating with physicians and departments, and maintaining organized workspaces to support clinical operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing incomplete lists, updating records, and distributing essential communications while upholding strict confidentiality and policy

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience is preferred.
• Two years' healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews incomplete lists for discharge dates and researches problems to assure discharges are completed.
• Analyzes records of physicians and informs them of any missing items. Updates the facility list when records are complete and resolves problems.
• Processes and distributes letters for physicians’, working with all departments and staff to coordinate chart completion.
• Maintains, declutters, cleans a quiet space for the physician to work and ensures they have a workspace and supplies as needed.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Job description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years.

In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Coordinates records availability, selection of incomplete records for delivery to surgery, and other units as needed. Uses the system to analyze records; filing documents in workroom records; and for filing incomplete records in the workroom. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' healthcare experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Reviews incomplete lists for discharge dates and researches problems to assure discharges are completed. Answers the phone and greets customers. Assists employees in finding records in the workroom.
• Analyzes records of physicians and informs them of any missing items. Updates the facility list when records are complete and resolves problems. Processes and distributes letters for physicians’, working with all departments and staff to coordinate chart completion. Maintains accurate suspensions and record keeping of physician suspension processes.
• Pulls records, files incomplete and updated records back onto shelves. Files completed and updated records in the pre-file shelves for the master file. Assists physicians in complete records. Maintains, declutters, cleans a quiet space for the physician to work and ensures they have a workspace and supplies as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.