Rush University Medical Center · 1 day ago
HIM Tech (Rush Copley)-23067
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.87/hr - $29.73/hrRush University Medical Center is seeking a HIM Tech to perform a variety of technical duties requiring extensive customer interaction and computer skills. The role involves ensuring the completeness of patient records and the release of information in accordance with guidelines, while maintaining a professional demeanor and exemplifying the organization's values.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Represents Health Information Management and RUMC through interviews, follow-up letters, telephone calls, faxing, and/or on-line communication with customers both internal and external to the medical center
Adheres to all federal, state and local guidelines for the processing of RUMC patient health information
Update the Master Patient Index, correction work
Queues perform merges, contact moves in accordance to department guidelines
Responsible for responding to pages (via internal communications system) from patient care areas for copying and copy pertinent information to facilitate patient transfer to another healthcare provider
Interviews patients, patient families, and/or others to obtain information needed to complete state mandated documents including, but not limited to birth and death certificates
Trains HIM Scanners, as needed
Scans medical records and performs quality review of images
Maintains scanning equipment
Utilizes several software applications to locate and reproduce electronic, paper, film or scanned medical records. Activate MyChart account requests
Issues medical record numbers according to RUMC guidelines
Receives requests for release of information and follows up on charts, which are difficult to locate
Assists with any function in the department as requested including copying, courier, filing, mail backs and other tasks· Responsible for the efficient and effective use of equipment and supplies; reports problems related to equipment or shortages of supplies immediately per department protocol
Accountable for following the chart retrieval process from the off-site storage facility
Works closely with RUMC legal counsel to ensure designated records are monitored
May represent department at depositions and court proceedings
Locates and abstracts information into various systems; generates reports (storage paper chart) according to established department guidelines
98% prepping and scanning accuracy achieved within 3 months
100% if paper documentation scanned within 24 hours of receipt
5 day turn-around for release of information
Qualification
Required
High school graduate
Solid understanding of medical terminology and MS Office/Windows applications
Familiar with the equipment used by HIM Scanners
Possesses general computer and software applications
Interacts well with others
Able to direct the work of others
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
Transports charts, paper documents and records, and other items, mindful of patient privacy and security
Capable of concentrating on current tasks within an open, often distracting environment
Preferred
College-level coursework in health information or accounting
Experience in health information management experience
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
Founded in 1837
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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