HIM Tech I

Position Summary Processes patient records, including inpatient, day surgery, clinical, emergency room, and recurring encountersPrepares, assembles and verifies completeness and quality of documentation of active and discharged medical records, both paper and electronic prior to imagingFollows statutory guidelines, other regulations and department procedures to independently evaluate records for missing documents or misplaced informationUses Document Imaging application to scan, index and perform quality checks prior to documents being released to the electronic medical record in Meditech Education High School Diploma - Preferred Experience 1 Year clerical or medical records - Preferred Proven ability to perform detailed work accurately and quickly. License & Certification None Required Core Job Functions Creates a batch cover sheet, and repairs record for scanning and applies a patient identification label if needed. Arranges information chronological order and adds thinned pages. Monitors quality of imaging while scanning and rescans if needed. Monitors receipt of records from all locations. Checks discharge list and locates record if missing. Places updated lists in log book for tracking. Answers phone within 3 rings using good customer skills. Follows policy for confidentiality. Assists physicians with locating information. If requested, instruct physician how to use dictation system or how to apply e-signatures. Reviews record for required information. Assigns a deficiency for missing physician documentation either dictation or signatures. Notifies clinical departments of missing clinical information.