HIM TECHNICIAN III - MEDICAL RECORDS

Salary Range: $22.9500 - $35.2700 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

The Health Information Management Technician III processes health information under the direction of the HIM Manager or designated supervisor which includes but is not limited to pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units; prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR. Answers telephone and responds according to department policy. Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise. Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed; provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department. Meets quality and/or productivity expectations. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional duties may include accurately analyze records for deficiencies; manage all aspects of the clerical transcription process; works various work queues in the EMR; physician suspension; release of information; Master Patient Index management.

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of clerical experience required including working with calculations and phone systems. Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required. 

Additionally, the following are department specific requirements: 

• One year of medical record experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred. 

Certifications Preferred:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) 

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.