Tucson Medical Center ยท 1 month ago
HIM Technician I TMCOne
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTucson Medical Center is seeking a HIM Technician I to perform various indexing and scanning duties in the Health Information Management department. The role involves maintaining accurate databases, ensuring proper routing of documents, and assisting in training personnel while adhering to confidentiality regulations.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Indexes documents both internally and externally to identify document type, CSN, MRN, and account number
Ensures the proper routing in the electronic health record from system
Identifies errors and corrects as appropriate or escalates as required
Maintains and updates multiple computer databases to ensure all systems are linked and accurate
Handles incoming telephone calls and exercises judgment as to the urgency of calls in compliance with applicable hospital and government policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements/statutes
Verifies accuracy of patient information such as name, hospital number, location in hospital and patient file location and creates medical record folders
Scans documents and monitors work queues
Files patient charts in terminal digit order and re-files as appropriate
Retrieves patient charts as requested to assist in patient care, audits and other department/hospital functions
Assists in training/orienting department personnel and assists less experienced indexers as appropriate
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times, including patient information, proprietary information and personnel information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
One (1) year office experience including six (6) months of related records management experience, preferably in an acute care setting
Experience with computers is required
Demonstrate computer skills in programs such as Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook and other programs as well as skill with written, telephone, and manual dexterity tasks
Demonstrated skill in using office equipment including FAX machines, copiers and other related equipment
Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures
Ability to save a file to a designated location as well as retrieve file
Knowledge of records management and HIPAA regulations as it relates to the release of information
Skill in accurately filing and extracting medical information or files
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Company
Tucson Medical Center
TMC is Southern Arizona's leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson's first Pediatric Emergency Department)
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Kilday
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Bush
CFO
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