HIM / Medical Records Technician

About the role

The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician ensures a quality patient and provider experience by accurately processing Shaw Cancer Center patient medical records as needed for patient care, such as requesting medical records from other healthcare providers, collecting medical records, scanning patient records, coordinating release of information documentation, and identifies documentation deficiencies for physicians and providers all in accordance with Federal, State, Hospital, and Accrediting Body requirements. Routinely interacts with the public and physicians and providers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in processing paperwork and completing administrative tasks associated with clinical care including managing records requests, orders, scanning, and uploading records.
• Resolves problems independently, ensures continuous communication with clinical and non-clinical team members, and appropriately escalates issues to leadership.
• Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills.
• As an integral member of the business office team and to encourage growth of team members' skills and knowledge, the HIM Tech I is cross-trained and can cover the roles, as needed, of Patient Access Representative I.
• Responsible for coordinating with other business office team members when out of the office to ensure HIM activity continues seamlessly.
• Role models the principles of Just Culture and Organizational Values
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
• This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements

• One year of medical office or clinical experience required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Prior experience with medical records; collecting, scanning, and requesting preferred.
• License(s):
• N/A
• Certification(s):
• Computer / Typing:
• Use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and experience with basic Microsoft Office applications required.
• Typing skills of no less than 20 WPM required.
• Ability to search resources and/or Internet to locate physician and healthcare facility information to make appropriate decisions.
• Must possess the computer skills necessary to complete work assignments, online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• PRN (POOL) benefits include: Well

Benefits

Additional Information

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

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