HATTIESBURG, MS, 39402, USA
11 hours ago
HIM Tech (cert)
**Job Summary** The Health Information Management Certified Technician plays a key role in the collection and preparation of medical records for coding and reimbursement activities, physician chart completion, permanent record storage and retrieval, and required reporting. This position may be responsible for activities related to unbilled management, chart deficiency management, and mandated registry reporting. It also involves notifying and assisting providers with medical record deficiencies, overseeing the suspension process, and maintaining delinquency statistics in accordance with state regulations, hospital medical staff rules, HIM policies, and JC criteria. Additionally, the Certified Technician assists HIM leadership with unbilled functions, operational reports, and other assigned duties. **Essential Functions** + Responsible for daily tasks, such as chart deficiency management, unbilled, tumor registry, and Master Patient Index (EMPI) + Ensures accurate filing of health records + Files all documents in EHR system in a timely manner + Process medical records in various systems + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + H.S. Diploma or GED required + Associate Degree Associates in Health Information Management preferred + 1-2 years of Health Information Management Department experience required + 2-4 years of Health Information Management Department experience preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Information systems and healthcare applications in addition to general office applications (ie., Microsoft word and excel) + Experience with electronic medical records systems + Medical record requirements and workflow processes + Excellent verbal and written communications skills. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. **Licenses and Certifications** + RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician RHIT preferred Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
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