Vail Health · 3 months ago
Health Information Technician
Edwards, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.32/hr - $25.40/hrVail Health is the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system, providing exceptional care in a state-of-the-art facility. The Health Information Technician is responsible for coordinating the medical records process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Surgery Center policies, and assisting clinical staff with data collection and administrative duties.
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Responsibilities
Accurately maintains the predetermined, organized and secured record format
Arranges the scanning of medical records and verifies completeness
Required to inform physicians of signed documentation delinquency according to policy and procedures
Responsible for reporting delinquent dictation not completed in accordance with surgery center policies
Communicates with physicians’ offices to rectify missing or late dictation
Communicates nursing documentation deficiencies to clinical management
Receives and logs requests for medical information and obtains appropriate releases before filling medical record requests
Responsible for timely retrieval of individual records upon request
Assists management with month-end closing procedures
Prepares and/or reviews various month end reports
Assists the clinical staff with the collection and coordination of data such as blood usage, surgery complications, etc. that are included in the medical record review process
Works with management to stay abreast with new regulations and helps to effectively implement changes in Medical Record policies and procedures
Responsible for tracking compliance with Medical Records improvement initiatives and communicates findings to management
On an as needed basis will assist and back up other front office staff positions
Demonstrates dedication to customer service such as assistance with telephone calls, giving directions, and providing general hospital information
Interacts with external and internal parties with courtesy and sensitivity
Actively participates as a collaborative member of the department team by communicating constructively, identifying business office and interdepartmental problems, and resolving conflicts appropriately
Demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback and incorporates this into his or her work
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values
Perform other duties as assigned
Must be HIPAA compliant
Qualification
Required
Accurately maintains the predetermined, organized and secured record format
Arranges the scanning of medical records and verifies completeness
Required to inform physicians of signed documentation delinquency according to policy and procedures
Responsible for reporting delinquent dictation not completed in accordance with surgery center policies
Communicates with physicians' offices to rectify missing or late dictation
Communicates nursing documentation deficiencies to clinical management
Receives and logs requests for medical information and obtains appropriate releases before filling medical record requests
Responsible for timely retrieval of individual records upon request
Assists management with month-end closing procedures
Prepares and/or reviews various month end reports
Assists the clinical staff with the collection and coordination of data such as blood usage, surgery complications, etc. that are included in the medical record review process
Works with management to stay abreast with new regulations and helps to effectively implement changes in Medical Record policies and procedures
Responsible for tracking compliance with Medical Records improvement initiatives and communicates findings to management
On an as needed basis will assist and back up other front office staff positions
Demonstrates dedication to customer service such as assistance with telephone calls, giving directions, and providing general hospital information
Interacts with external and internal parties with courtesy and sensitivity
Actively participates as a collaborative member of the department team by communicating constructively, identifying business office and interdepartmental problems, and resolving conflicts appropriately
Demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback and incorporates this into his or her work
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values
Perform other duties as assigned
Must be HIPAA compliant
On the job training is provided
Spelling accuracy and detail oriented
Courtesy, patience, and tact when dealing with the public, patients, and staff
Demonstrates proficiency in the Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or similar products
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred
Medical terminology preferred
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding desirable
Degree in Health Information or Business preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Company
Vail Health
Vail Health is a healthcare system that provides surgery, childbirth, physical therapy, endocrinology, emergency and cancer care services.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Will Cook
President, CEO
Recent News
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