What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Tech position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a Health Information Management (HIM) Tech in our Spokane Facility. The Health Information Management Clerk performs various HIM functions and responsibilities including processing non-electronic requests for information, issues with the DNFB/Provider Hold Report, and other duties as assigned.
Title: HIM Tech
Department: HIM
Location: Spokane, WA
Hours: Full Time 1.0 FTE
Responsibilities
- Assist in resolving any portion of the merge process (at the facility level) identified ny the Patient Access/Revenue Cycle.
- Serves as the Physician/Provider Liaison to resolve any chart completion concerns or issues.
- Meets established accuracy standards for Release of Information.
- Ensures appropriate Release of Information procedures are followed as required by SHC policies, and state/federal confidentiality regulations.
- Processes requests for information including all paper-based records, microfiche/microfilm, or records stored in any off-site locations.
- Monitors, assists and follows up with physicians and other hospital staff in completion of deficiencies in the medical record, compiles, verifies data and prepares reports regarding patient related statistics and distributes/ posts data.
- Provides back up to the HIM Manager for completing the monthly Closed Chart Review and Monthly Monitors Review.
- Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions for customers and follow-up to resolve any issues their customers experience.
Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbet may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED, required
Associate in Health Information Management Preferred
Bachelor in Health Information Management Preferred
Experience
One year health-care experience in medical records processing operation, physician office, business office and/or customer service
Certification and Licensures
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), preferred
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through AHIMA, preferred
(Pay range for this position is $18.91/hr - $28.37/hr. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education
Salary : $19 - $28
