The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician is responsible for providing support to authorized users of protected health information (PHI) by ensuring patient health information is available in a timely manner and is accurately indexed and maintained in the electronic legal health record system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
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).
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, forms and ad hoc report/projects in a timely manner.
Appropriately, accurately and timely prepares, scans, indexes and faxes health record per department standards to meet established DNFB standards.
Establishes and maintains effective filing systems, provides excellent departmental telephone coverage, and completes additional clerical duties as assigned.
Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner.
Assists in the processing, maintaining, compiling and reporting of statistical data requested by Nursing, Risk Management, Quality Management and other ancillary departments within the organization.
Interfaces with other departments to ensure optimal processing of information and discharges.
Reviews health records post discharge to identify missing items such as signatures and reports.
Analyzes records, follows through and is engaged in locating and securing missing documents.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
College approved courses preferred.
Minimum Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of Health Information Management clerical experience required.
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.
Req.
Certification/Licensure: Certificate in Health Information Management preferred.
Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families.
Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody.
Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors.
We have changed with our community—both in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls of our hospital.
We work closely with community members to help meet their most important needs.
Our 130-bed, acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.
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