Health Information Technician

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift timing: Hours – M – F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Description

This position processes health information under the direction of the HIM Director or designated supervisor.

This position is responsible for coordinating physician medical record completion and the quantitative analysis of all medical record patient types based upon standards established by Title 22, CIHQ, Conditions of Participation and the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.

SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
Demonstrates knowledge of the following:

• Medical Record documents

• Physician chart completion and chart deficiency analysis
• Basic keyboarding skills
• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology and familiarity with computers
• Typing speed of 35 wpm
• Able to categorize forms/documents within the medical record
• Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated
• Ability to withstand the pressure of continual deadlines and receipt of work with variable requirements
• Ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to be courteous, tactful, and cooperative throughout the workday
• Ability to use standard office equipment including computers, photocopy, facsimile (FAX) and scanners
• Knowledge of Title 22, CIHQ, Conditions of Participation, Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Required:

• Knowledgeable of Windows Software
• 3-5 years of Medical Record experience in an acute care setting
• Previous experience with electronic health record applications

Preferred:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Knowledge of physician record completion and HIPAA
• Knowledge of medical terminology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient’s protected health information in accordance with State and Federal (HIPAA) regulatory requirements, hospital, and departmental policies.
2.Ensures a safe patient environment and adherence to safety practices per policy.
3.With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of patient/significant other when administering care.
4.Notifies physicians of medical records requiring their completion in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Title 22, and Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and all other applicable regulatory agencies. Maintains documentation of the notifications.
5.Administers all medical staff guidelines as it pertains to the medical record completion, uniformly and consistently among all members of the medical staff. May perform daily counts of number of records pending completion using the computer-generated reports. Monitors unsigned and refused electronic orders, tasks, and documents.
6.Retrieves incomplete records and/or assists physicians on a one-to-one basis in completing their records electronically.
7.Activates temporary suspension of medical staff privileges when records are not completed in a timely manner. Communicates suspension information to other departments per Health Information Management Department procedures. Maintains documentation of days on suspension to fulfill mandated reporting requirements and Medical Staff reappointment/credentialing needs.
8.Analyzes and re-analyzes incomplete paper and electronic medical records to assure the completeness of information. Updates chart tracking system to reflect the current status of the incomplete record.
9.Scans loose filing into the ChartMaxx System.
10.Utilizes ChartMaxx to accomplish deficiency analysis and reporting.
11.Adheres to daily productivity standards provided in separate documentation.
12.Oversees all incomplete medical record activities and functions.
13.Assists physicians with record completion issues and escalates them if resolution cannot be achieved in a timely manner.
14.Completes a RLDatix Incident Report for any potential compensable event identified during the record review or completion process.
15.Conducts record review function with established criteria and provides data to Director or designated supervisor.
16.Able to perform basic eScription1 monitoring, pending and look up functions
17.Operates the office equipment normally used in the routines of daily work, such as photocopy machine, facsimile (FAX) equipment, computers, scanners, and telephones.

18.Must be able to communicate effectively with all ages of customers served.
19.Abides by and strongly enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs his/her responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000 people including 600 Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115 Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80 commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly; actively listens and always follows appropriate channels of communication
• Detailed oriented and Ability to establish priorities
• Organized and dependable with a positive appearance and attitude
• Always strives to make good use of time, seeks out work that needs to be completed; reports free time to supervisor
• Assists with ongoing projects with others as requested
• Ability to work in a high activity area
• Maintains a safe, neat, and orderly workstation; keeps well organized
• Must be punctual and precise with details and self-motivated.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Whittier, CA 90602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Whittier, CA 90602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22