What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Technician - St. John's Nursing Center position at Catholic Health Services?
The Technician,
HIM completes assigned tasks within the HIM department
and assists the Director in maintaining departmental documentation standards,
that meet current federal, state and local government and accrediting organization
guidelines that govern the facility. Knowledge & Experience
Requirements
guidelines.· Must
have knowledge of computer office/clinical software· Must be able to read, write and understand the
English languageEssential
Functions· Coordinates
timely completion of medical records of discharged residents and patients.· Responsible
for the release of health information to all requestors including but not
limited to subpoenas, patients and/or residents, physicians, other health
care providers, insurance companies, attorney, etc.· Maintains
security and confidentiality standards for access and review of health
information.· Complies
with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and
security of patient information; explains the law and privacy policy to
patient and/or residents as needed.· Maintains
the correspondence log of all request and payments received.· Reviews
medical records for completeness using generated audit tool, assembles
records into standard order and scans into EMR system.· Maintains/scans
thinned documents for active Long Term Care patients if applicable.· Prints
and files physician’s transcription documentation in a timely manner.· Contact
providers and assist during the medical record completion process.· ICD-10
coding on an as needed basis or as requested by Director,
Health Information Management (HIM).· Communicates
with the Director, Health Information Management (HIM) of
any Medical Records requests and department needs. *Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions of the position.Other Duties· Attends educational
programs and in-service meetings· Provides orientation
to new employees as needed.· Maintain your
required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.· Comply with all
policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.· Perform
other duties as assigned.Supervisory
Responsibility· May
serve as an interim department leader depending on need.Physical
Requirements
comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are
required of the employee. Other
duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any
time.EEOC StatementCHS
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws.This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.AcknowledgmentI
have read this position description and fully understand the requirements set
forth therein, and that my job performance evaluation will be based on this
job description. I further understand that my employment is at-will and may
be terminated at-will by myself or the facility.
HIM completes assigned tasks within the HIM department
and assists the Director in maintaining departmental documentation standards,
that meet current federal, state and local government and accrediting organization
guidelines that govern the facility. Knowledge & Experience
Requirements
- High School diploma or
general education degree (GED)
guidelines.· Must
have knowledge of computer office/clinical software· Must be able to read, write and understand the
English languageEssential
Functions· Coordinates
timely completion of medical records of discharged residents and patients.· Responsible
for the release of health information to all requestors including but not
limited to subpoenas, patients and/or residents, physicians, other health
care providers, insurance companies, attorney, etc.· Maintains
security and confidentiality standards for access and review of health
information.· Complies
with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and
security of patient information; explains the law and privacy policy to
patient and/or residents as needed.· Maintains
the correspondence log of all request and payments received.· Reviews
medical records for completeness using generated audit tool, assembles
records into standard order and scans into EMR system.· Maintains/scans
thinned documents for active Long Term Care patients if applicable.· Prints
and files physician’s transcription documentation in a timely manner.· Contact
providers and assist during the medical record completion process.· ICD-10
coding on an as needed basis or as requested by Director,
Health Information Management (HIM).· Communicates
with the Director, Health Information Management (HIM) of
any Medical Records requests and department needs. *Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions of the position.Other Duties· Attends educational
programs and in-service meetings· Provides orientation
to new employees as needed.· Maintain your
required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.· Comply with all
policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.· Perform
other duties as assigned.Supervisory
Responsibility· May
serve as an interim department leader depending on need.Physical
Requirements
- Must
be able to lift and/or move up to 50
pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds, walk, climb stair or
ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are
required of the employee. Other
duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any
time.EEOC StatementCHS
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws.This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.AcknowledgmentI
have read this position description and fully understand the requirements set
forth therein, and that my job performance evaluation will be based on this
job description. I further understand that my employment is at-will and may
be terminated at-will by myself or the facility.