What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Health Information Tech position at NHC HealthCare Lexington?
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
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
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/lexington/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/lexington/)
EOE
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Some work experience in the field of Health Information
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Reg Health Inform Tech
Skills
Preferred- Training - Health Information
Behaviors
Preferred- 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
Preferred- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Dental InsuranceSalary : $35,519 - $49,045