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University of Utah Health · 3 months ago

HIM Technician

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. The HIM Technician is responsible for managing patient medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing exceptional customer service to patients and customers.

Health CareHigher EducationTechnical SupportTraining

Responsibilities

Scans and/or indexes medical records into the electronic medical record (EMR)

Performs quality control audits and correct errors on scanned documents

Compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with all hospital requirements and standards

Releases protected health information for direct patient care according to standards set by state, federal and other regulatory agencies

Provides exceptional customer service to patients and customers. Manages incoming phone calls to department and direct customers to appropriate resources

Initiates and completes electronic death certificates via state system and according to hospital guidelines. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of information

Determines appropriate document content and data elements necessary to be retained in the legal physical and electronic medical record

Files, retrieves, or archives paper medical records according to hospital record retention schedule

Identifies and troubleshoots simple computer problems and escalates issues to appropriate resources as needed

Assists in training and mentoring team members and HIM externs

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electronic medical record systemsHealth information knowledgeMedical TerminologyAnatomyPhysiologyCustomer serviceBasic computer skillsTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skills

Required

Two years of clerical experience preferably in a health care environment, or equivalent education

Preferred

Basic knowledge of health information

Successfully trained in general HIM department functions

Completion of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology within 6 months of hire

Company

University of Utah Health

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University of Utah Health is the Intermountain West’s only academic health care system, combining excellence in patient care, the latest in medical research, and teaching to provide leading-edge medicine in a caring and personal setting.

Founded in 1965

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

10001+ employees