Health Information Management Technician (HIM) - 10198 - Full Time, Days ( Culver City)

 

 

• Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management clerical experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Certificate in Health Information Management and/or college approved courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - None
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - None
• Driving - None

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Retrieves, compiles, processes, maintains paper and electronic health records of hospital(s) and clinic(s) patients in a manner consistent with administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and to meet company established DNFB standards. Monitors incoming documents daily and provides timely handling according to policy. Maintains strictest confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Coordinates the daily operations of the department under directions of HIM Leadership, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they occur. Performs as a role model and consistently demonstrates an advanced level of expertise and enhanced communication skills.
• Understands and practices proper release of information for patients, physician offices, subpoenas, state and federal governing agencies maintaining confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies and HIPAA privacy regulations.
• Completes concurrent monitoring of history & physical and operative/procedure reports to ensure timely completion of such documents in accordance with governing/regulatory/accrediting agencies regulations. Appropriately notifies physicians of incomplete and/or delinquent records. Completes proper notifications when parties fail to complete health records in a timely manner and follows suspension process.
• Accurately prepares correspondence, documents