Job Title: HIM Tech
Department: Health Information Management                    
Location: ElderONE                          
           
SUMMARY:
Maintains the security and integrity of the medical records according to Rochester Regional Health policies and State and Federal regulations. Ensures compliance in accordance to credentialing agencies, State and Federal Governing agencies and Regulatory Bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Database Management. Provide and log access to protected patient information as required by HIPPA; retrieve paper and/or electronic medical records upon access verification by HIM Tech Senior team members and/or HIM leadership; retrieve and track all discharged records to ensure 100% of records are received into the HIM departmentDocumentation. Initiate and verify all components of the medical record are imaged and released to the electronic medical records (EMR) or other system; scan and index documents with clarity and legibility (ensure quality) into the legal electronic medical recordsGeneral Maintenance. Perform a variety of clerical duties including: data entry, faxing, copying, mailing, phone calls, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree preferred.Minimum 2 years related work experience in a healthcare setting or customer service setting preferred.Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding documentation requirements preferredFor ILS employment and other areas of elderly care: 1 year experience working with the senior population is preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.25 - $18.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.