The HIM Technician assists in the quality management and compliance of the facility’s health information. Responsible for keeping patient medical records organized and updated. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Collects, compiles, process and makes medical records available to authorized users in a manner that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements. + Scans, assembles medical charts and prepares them for completion. + Pulls and processes patient medical records as needed for patient readmission. + Ensures patient medical records are retrieved for physicians and departments in a timely manner as needed for patient care, auditing and other purposes. + Routinely collects all discharged patient medical records as to ensure all records are secured in the Health Information Department. + Accurately files all patient medical records. + Maintains neatly assembled medical records in an established standardized order. + Performs chart analysis of patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, appropriate signatures and dates in a timely manner as to ensure compliance with facility’s policy and procedures and regulatory agencies requirements. + Responsible for maintaining, coordinating and responding to requests for Release of Information to authorized persons. + Answers incoming calls in a timely manner and responds to caller’s needs. Return calls left on voicemail within 24 hours. + Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-department employees, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that medical records can be properly maintained. Requirements + High School Diploma or equivalent required; + Associates degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or Health Information preferred; + Minimum one (1) year experience in Health Information Technology preferred; + Knowledge of and adheres to all Federal and State regulations; + Maintains confidentiality of employees and vendors at all times; + Detail oriented with accurate data entry skills; + Effective verbal and written communication; + Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel); + Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines; Benefits A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment! Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include: + Medical insurance (three plans to choose from) + Dental insurance (two plans to choose from) + Vision insurance + 401K Retirement Plan + Healthcare spending account + Dependent care spending account + PTO Plan with holiday premium pay + Discounted cafeteria meal plan + Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children) + Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) + Pet Insurance + Identity Theft Insurance