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Tucson Medical Center · 2 days ago

HIM Technician III

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Tucson Medical Center is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of electronic medical records. The HIM Technician III acts as a liaison to providers to facilitate the timely completion of medical records and analyzes them for deficiencies.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Analyzes medical records for quantitative deficiencies and forwards completed records for processing; reviews records for qualitative and/or other deficiencies; assigns deficient records to appropriate provider for completion

Ensures that institutional policies and procedures for maintenance of medical records are followed

Contacts physicians and patients to obtain information required to complete certificates and other documents

Follows up on uncoded records to meet established deadlines

Prepares and/or types of various lists, records and reports, statistical material, and correspondence

Analyzing records, policies, and procedures

Operates a personal computer, utilizes word processing tools, scanner, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties

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

EMRData analysisMedical terminologyMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookRecords managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Three (3) years of related records management or healthcare information systems experience, preferably in an acute care setting

Experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and data entry is required

Strong analytical skills in data review

Knowledge of EMR, databases, and scanning

Strong computer skills. Proficient in use of computer systems and office automation applications required

Understanding of basic coding functions and workflows

Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel throughout entire hospital and with physicians to obtain data integrity process

Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize, analyze and solve problems effectively

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and present data to the HIM management team

Ability to develop investigation methodology to gather information, identify the problem, and resolve errors using judgment, tact, and diplomacy

Preferred

Associate's degree in a computer or Health Information program or related field preferred

RHIA/RHIT preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology, including lab and radiology procedures preferred

Knowledge of computer application software such as SDK, EPIC, PeopleSoft and On Base as well as highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Comprehensive knowledge of registration policies and procedures, expertise on registration and clinical information systems, and external sources of patient demographic information