Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Compensation:
Salary Range:
$16.00 - $25.50 Union Position:
No Department Details Amazing team and leadership! Summary The Lead HIM Technician, LTC provides leadership for HIM at a post-acute location. Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with HIM related policies and procedures. Understands the necessity for timely completion and analysis of medical record documentation. Compares the documentation in the medical record against required standards, requirements and regulations. Job Description Applies knowledge and experience to lead and execute professional HIM standards of practice related to long term care. Leads the day-to-day operational flow of work. Provides leadership and technical expertise in area of responsibility. Has working knowledge of and ensures compliance with health information management related policies and procedures. Provides oversight to the disclosure of protected health information, including responses to requests for copies, subpoenas and court orders. Reports privacy-related complaints or breaches. Assures safeguards and systems are in place to maintain confidentiality of medical records and protected health information. Maintains a system for filing, retention and destruction of medical and clinical records. Audits medical records according to state and federal regulations for accuracy, timeliness and completion. Oversees and performs record analysis and/or abstracting and recognizes the relation of a complete medical record. Applies knowledge of disease processes, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, state laws and other regulatory standards in the analysis of the medical record. Extensive use of the electronic health record. Ensures the assigned code accurately describes the services or condition of the resident/patient and is entered into the appropriate systems. Collaborates as necessary to ensure correct codes are reported for billing, and that Medicare is only billed for items or services necessary based on a resident's/patient's documented medical condition. Assures documentation is present for items or services that were ordered and provided. Completes and oversees admission and discharge related processes as it pertains to HIM role. Management of forms scanned into the patient medical record. Possesses knowledge in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations. Demonstrates excellent communication skills while exercising sound judgment and decision-making. Assists with budget and monitoring processes. Prepares and participates in Health Department survey activity. Maintain application of facility policies and standards of practice to assure release of information requests (ROI) are appropriate and meet legal regulations. Qualifications Associate degree in Health Information Management/Technology required. In lieu of education requirement, may consider the equivalent of two years of HIM experience. Previous experience with health information management preferred. Long term care facility, acute hospital or clinic preferred. Leadership abilities with skills to function within a team of health care professionals. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
