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Tucson Medical Center · 1 day ago

HIM Technician I - TMC Cancer Center

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a HIM Technician I for their Cancer Center. The position is responsible for Release of Information, Indexing, and assisting with Birth Registry documentation while ensuring superior customer service and compliance with regulations.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors, and staff

Uses approved systems to maintain accountability of releases to meet the Meaningful Use requirements

Maintains confidentiality of medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties

Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors and staff

Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication

Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

Performs related duties as assigned

Tracks outbound and inbound faxes using Rightfax

Establishes legitimacy of requests by verifying the requester has a right of access to the information

Logs requests into Electronic Medical Record

Verifies completeness and accuracy of scanned documents and files into the appropriate chart encounter

Assists new mothers to complete the Birth Worksheet, enters data into Electronic Birth Registration System (EBRS), provides name changes for new babies

Reviews and determines records involving potential liability; prepares certificates and other legal documents

Ensures completion of documents in accordance with TMC, county, state and federal regulations

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

Collects, sorts, and files indexed documents both internally and externally, identifies document type, MRN, and account number

Ensures the proper routing of documents 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

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 release of information, audits and other department/hospital functions

Assist office staff with customer needs to include records requests and proper indexing practices

Assist with new hire training and orientation

Qualification

HIPAA regulationsRecords managementElectronic Medical RecordMedical terminologyEpic ReleaseCustomer serviceOffice equipment operationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

One (1) year of related records management experience

Must be EBRS certified within 1 month for Birth Certificate role

Knowledge applicable state and federal regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which govern the release of patient information to third parties

Knowledge of records management policies and procedures

Knowledge of filing principles both alphabetically and numerically

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge and skills using Epic Release and work queues

Skill in reviewing, researching electronic records and determining how to get the missing or required information

Skill in maintaining files and tasks to ensure information is received in a timely manner or follow up is initiated to meet deadlines and ensure state and county requirements

Efficient skill in the operation of office equipment and computer systems to include Microsoft Office products

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to work independently