HIM Tech/Specialist - Athens, United States - LifePoint Hospitals

Description

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of HIM Tech/Specialist for our Health Information Management Department.

This job is permanent, full time.


Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assembles and analyzes the record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations.
• Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes.
• Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate.
• Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs release of information in accordance with HIPAA and state release of information laws.
• Performs daily scanning duties of patient charts into electronic health record and quality assurance audits to ensure appropriate location within record.
• Performs all State of TN monthly and quarterly reporting
• Performs daily monitoring of IMmodal Transcription and monthly audits

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent:
□ Preferred X Required

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field:

X Preferred □ Required


Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran