What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Tech. - Health Info Mgmt position at UTMB Health?
The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician is responsible for the day-to-day tasks required to maintain the integrity of the health record. The role of the HIM Technician is integral to the overall function of the health system and patient care, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of available information for providers. The HIM Technician works under close supervision of the HIM Team Lead and / or HIM Manager.
Essential Job Functions :
- Processes requests for the release of confidential information according to regulatory guidelines, such as HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule, Texas Health and Safety Code.
- Analyzes complex data for completeness and accuracy to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, such as CMS, The Joint Commission, and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations
- Assists Medical Staff in the completion of records to avoid suspension of medical staff privileges.
- Performs specialized and diversified clerical duties associated with the maintenance of the electronic health record.
- Scans / Indexes all paper and faxed documents deemed part of the legal medical record into the electronic health records system to the appropriate patient account with accuracy, timeliness, and uniformity.
- Requests and compiles birth certificate data as required by the State of Texas for data entry into the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registration System (TxEVER).
- Maintains the integrity of the Master Patient Index.
- Maintains health records per current federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations that govern medical records.
- Identifies system deficiencies, investigates difficulties, and makes recommendations to the manager of process improvement.
- Maintains current working knowledge of HIM department applications and how they are used in department operations.
- Serves as a resource to HIM department management and staff and providers, and external departments to resolve workflow issues.
- Provides daily monitoring and management of work queues and monitors reports from electronic health records system.
- Protects the security of health records to ensure confidentiality.
- Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills.
- Maintain professional manner with patients, staff, and student.
- Ability to multitask in a high-paced work environment.
- Bilingual preferred (English / Spanish)
Salary Range
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
