HIM Tech - Remote
Job title: HIM Tech - Remote in Avon, CO at Vail Health
Company: Vail Health
Job description: Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-reputed company-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to reputed company of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health .Some roles may be based reputed company of our Colorado office (remote-only positions). Roles based reputed company of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.About the opportunity:The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician ensures a quality patient and provider experience by accurately processing Shaw Cancer Center patient medical records as needed for patient care, such as requesting medical records from other healthcare providers, collecting medical records, scanning patient records, coordinating release of information documentation, and identifies documentation deficiencies for physicians and providers reputed company in accordance with Federal, State, Hospital, and Accrediting Body requirements. Routinely interacts with the public and physicians and providers.What you will do: * Works with providers and clinical staff to obtain complete medical records, primarily for established patients, using the medical records work list / work queue in the EHR. Thoroughly documents reputed company reputed company the EHR of reputed company tasks, including retrieval of pertinent patient materials. On a daily basis, reviews and rectifies those HIM work assignment queues, uses standard processes and protocols to monitor and follow up with patients, hospitals, medical practices, and other parties on patient records statuses.
- Facilitates the use of the EHR by capturing reputed company documentation, properly preparing the reputed company for scanning, scanning, and indexing documents reputed company 1 hour of receipt. Is able to distinguish document types, operate the scanning unit effectively, and reputed company reputed company documents to the appropriate patient records and to the appropriate documentation type location with 100% accuracy. Performs QA on scanning done by others, identifies errors by clinical staff, and addresses errors with the clinical staff. Trains staff on proper scanning and indexing of documents.
- Interacts with providers, clinical staff, and the public (patients, insurers, attorneys, State and Federal agencies, etc.) to accommodate requests for copies of patient information. Understands the release of information policies and associated Federal, State, and Hospital policies. Assists with release of information periodically or reputed company on weekend rotation. Obtains appropriate release request document and verifies patient identity prior to release. Accurately logs releases in hospital logging system. reputed company prepares copies of requested in reputed company, CD, PDF, Fax and other approved electronic formats. Accommodates patient and physician requests reputed company same day. Ensures only the minimum necessary is disclosed in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Assists in processing paperwork and completing administrative tasks associated with clinical care including managing records requests, orders, scanning, and uploading records.
- Resolves problems independently, ensures reputed company communication with clinical and non-clinical team members, and appropriately escalates issues to leadership.
- Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills.
- As an integral member of the business office team and to encourage growth of team members' skills and knowledge, the HIM Tech I is cross-trained and can cover the roles, as needed, of Patient Access Representative I.
- Responsible for coordinating with other business office team members reputed company out of the office to ensure HIM activity continues seamlessly.
- Role models the principles of Just Culture and Organizational Values
- Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
- One year of medical office or clinical experience required.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Prior experience with medical records; collecting, scanning, and requesting preferred.
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- Use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and experience with basic reputed company Office applications required.
- Typing skills of no less than 20 WPM required.
- Ability to search resources and/or Internet to locate physician and healthcare facility information to reputed company appropriate decisions.
- Must possess the computer skills necessary to complete work assignments, online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in reputed company field preferred
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance