What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM TECH I, PRN (onsite) position at Gunnison Valley Health?
The HIM Technician is responsible for customer service to PHI requestors and prepares correspondence for release of medical record information according to established policies and procedures. This position requires exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. The HIM Technician will communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with patients and other hospital staff.
Position Qualifications:
Education: High School education or equivalent required
Experience: Experience in hospital medical records preferred
Skills & Responsibilities:
- Oversee record requests for Gunnison Valley Health
- Perform release of information for patients, physicians offices, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, a payers according to state and federal regulations
- Assist patients with the patient portal
- File medical records
- Perform bi-weekly audits of the physician deficiency wall and physician folders ensuring that they are up to date and free of errors
- Scan audit medical records monthly
- Locate and deliver medical records to staff and providers
- Maintain medical records which includes purging old records, and moving appropriately to storage
- Cooperates with others in the health system
Compensation: $18.00 - $21.80/hr, depending on experience.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally (0-33%) - Standing, walking, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-20 lbs) pushing/pulling (0-20 lbs)
Frequently (34 – 66%) - Sitting, carrying (0-20 lbs)
Continuously (37 -100%) Handling, pinching, see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance
Shift - Day
Schedule - As needed
Status - PRN
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Salary : $18 - $22
