HIM Tech II – Medical Records – 005 Position Available In Lake, Florida

HIM Tech II – Medical Records – 005
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Location
2018 Tally Rd., Leesburg, FL, 34748, United States
Base Pay
$14.50 / Hour
Employee Type
065 HIM Tech II
Required Degree
High school
Description
LifeStream is a behavioral health and social servicesanization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, and Hernando Counties.

HIM TECH II – MEDICAL RECORDS – 005

JOB SUMMARY:

The HIM II is the front-line in protecting and releasing the records of individuals served by LifeStream. This position directly impacts those served by reducing their stress and increasing confidence in LifeStream through the proper securing and expediting of records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Data entry, answering phones, ordering supplies, sorting mail, filing, pulling charts, putting charts away, understanding of receipt of subpoena protocols
Assisting people with record requests and other HIM functions

Specialized Functions:

Depending on the Health Information Technician position, the employee will have specialized functions in auditing, record releases, warehouse management, or other aspects of the Health Information Management process. Due to the nature of the field of Health Information Management, through changes in regulatory guidelines or program structure, specializations will evolve over time and responsibilities will change.

Auditing:

Final Record Audits:

chart audits,pleting audit spreadsheet, state packets, discharge summaries, developing signature audit deficiency spreadsheet

Internal Auditing:

Inpatient billing requests, flagging charts, chart auditing, log/look up/sort iingmunication; mail, faxes, pcp records, disability questionnaires to Lake Academy

Hospital Based:

Initial audit/break down charts post discharge
Prep discharge packets for billing; focus on labs drawn for consumer ensuring copies are in the packet, labs as needed
Random open patient chart audits

Record Management:

Cataloging boxes for storage, utilizing record box database, prepping for annual destruction of boxes
Repeated heavy lifting of boxes onto and down from shelving units

Record Releases:

Revenue Record Releases:

pre-bills, report non-immediate to Custodian of Records, documentation ofpleted requests, check for posted payments, end of month billing spreadsheet and hospital dashboard

Non-Revenue Records Releases:

update non-revenue spreadsheet, prepare state packet

Chart Assembly Management:

Retrieve loose filing and consumer discharged packets from hospital, run daily admission and discharge, admissions daily spreadsheet,
Assembly of patient records, loose filing, auditing prep
Practitioner deficiency spreadsheet and log in packets
Participate consistently in all in-service training programs
Ability to successfullyplete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) physical restraint training and verbal de-escalation training as required for position requirements
The ability toply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunitypliance
The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers
Willingness to abide by thepany’s published rules and regulations
Any other duties as assigned by Leadership
Must be able to assure confidentiality while maintaining open lines ofmunication as defined by HIPAA and other related regulations. Must have the ability to prioritize and identify potential and actual issues relating to the securing, preparation, and releasing of records and solve or refer to the appropriate individual.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

A successful Health Information Technician is motivated by the goal of enhancing the experience of individuals served by LifeStream while adhering to a strict code of ethics.
They arepetent in the use ofputers, working in systems, learn quickly, how to prioritize appropriately within a system, meeting deadlines, and enjoy a process-oriented atmosp and being part of a productive team.
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of Three (3) year experience in a customer service or clerical setting with exposure to a record-keeping function required
Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in an information management setting required
Experience in a Health Information Management specialty preferred

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually. Other training and/or professional trainings/ certifications.

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT BENEFITS!

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Pension Plan 403(b) PTO over 4 weeks your 1st year! Flexible Work Schedules Shift and Weekend Differentials And More! Quick or through

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