HIM Technician – Full Time (St. Mary)

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an HIM Technician to join our team!

The Health Information Technician (HIT) is responsible for ensuring all medical records are collected, processed, and maintained as defined by hospital policy and procedure and in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency rules and guidelines. Responsibilities include working in electronic health records, scanning documents into the EHR, and auditing medical records as needed. This position will also be required to enter and gather information for reports run from various computer systems used to support HIM department goals.

Ensures that all medical records are collected, processed and maintained as defined by health system procedure Records are collected within defined time frame post discharge or visit.

Prepares, scans, verifies, and index paper documents into the EHR

Ability to analyze records for completeness and assign deficiencies in incomplete record database

Process and compile statistics for delinquency

Retrieve electronic medical records for internal and external requests as appropriate

Performs medical record audits ,as needed, to support hospital Quality Department activities

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health Corporate Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience in Medical Office, Medical Records, or other applicable health care experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Medical Record concepts including record completion requirements, chart tracking, and release of information procedures

Experience with Computer skills to include Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook

Excellent Communication Skills

Superior Cerner system proficiency

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

And more!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran