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UofL Health · 3 months ago

HIM Technician, Ambulatory Care Building, 8:00a-4:30p

Ambulatory Care Building - UMC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system focused on delivering patient-centered care. The HIM Technician is responsible for processing and managing protected health information (PHI) to ensure the integrity and accessibility of patient records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

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Responsibilities

Ensure availability of patient medical records, in a timely manner, to all authorized users within U of L Health participating in the treatment and care of the patient

To ensure the medical record filing systems are properly and correctly maintained and all loose record materials are filed in a timely and accurate manner

Ensures that 100% of the scanned images are accurate for the following data points:

Patient name

Patient medical record number

Patient encounter number

Verify image scanned into the correct document/folder type

Verify correct date order of documents within a folder

Verify correct page orientation

Verify scanning quality

Ensure the overall accuracy and quality of the scanned record as well as verify the integrity of scanned images as compared to the paper or original copy

Demonstrates working knowledge of the HIMS and EMRs for accurate retrieval, location, and verification of patient name, account number, and MRN

Ability to operate HIMS and equipment – fax, microfilm, scanner, transcription system, EMR, ROI, etc

Maintain a working knowledge of requirements for valid HIPPA-Compliant and CFR 42 (Code of Federal Regulations regarding confidentiality of substance abuse records) ROI authorizations

Meet minimum productivity standards for prepping and indexing patient medical records in the EMR according to policy and within established time frames with a 98% accuracy rate

Meet deadlines and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency

Adapt quickly to change in job assignment from prepping, scanning, release of information or indexing to accommodate the daily needs of the department

Report scanning and indexing errors and/or discrepancies to HIM Supervisor/Manager

Receive incoming ROI requests from physicians or patient walk-up timely, including date stamping all requests and highlighting pertinent data to facilitate processing

Ensure productivity standards are met for processing all requests on-demand when possible

Scan all ROI authorization forms and pertinent patient documentation into EHR daily

Retrieve patient’s medical records, copy/upload medical records accurately and correctly according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality

Demonstrate working knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH guidelines regarding ROI to appropriately provide phone coverage and respond to inquiries

Maintain privacy/confidentiality when handling any request for patient protected health information (PHI)

Consistently combine ethical judgment and technical skills when making decisions regarding patient safety and confidentiality

Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

HIM Technician experienceElectronic health record systemHIPAA complianceMedical terminologyCerner experienceEpic experienceCustomer service skillsMicrosoft OfficeTyping speed 40 wpmCommunication skillsAttention to detail