HIM Technician 1 (H)

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Health Information Management has an exciting opportunity for a full-time to work in Miami FL. The Health Information Management (HIM) technician has a key role within the organizations upkeep of patient electronic health records. This position ensures that correct medical information including and not limited to past medical history labs cardiology imaging and hospital records are present and available so that the providers have an efficient visit with patients. The HIM technician reconciles preps scans and index medical records according to Department Policies and Procedure that are consistent with medical administrative ethical legal and regulatory requirements of the University of Miami.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Duties include making sure that records are available in a timely manner to patients and providers and ensuring integrity of the record.

• The technician must have the ability to work both individually and collaboratively as well as effectively communicate with other team members.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Maintains daily workflow ensuring that documents are acquired prepared and scanned in a timely and efficient manner to avoid delay in availability to the Electronic Health Record.

• Retrieves prior day discharge/visit documentation from assigned units on a daily basis in an expedient efficient manner and places the records in the appropriate area for reconciliation and prepping.

• Receive and process patient records following discharge. Prep all documents received by removing staples paper clips sticky notes rubber bands. Torn documents are taped; loose edges are taped down; poor-quality originals are stamped as such. Prepares all documents in number order.

• Copy severely damaged documents so that they can go through scanning process without difficulty.

• Scan documents and images into our Electronic Health System.

• Index documents to correct patient encounter and document type.

• Ensure timely processing of electronic files from from multifunction devices or email according to procedures.

• Able to provide coverage to at least 1 Satellite facility.

• Achieves and maintains departmental quality and productivity expectations.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 6 months of relevant experience

Preferred Registered Health Information Administration or Technician (RHIA or RHIT)

• Microsoft Office applications

• Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

• Computer proficiency

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

• Basic computer knowledge

• Ability to speak read write and to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must possess a high accuracy rate and organizational skills as well as computer skills. Proficient in typing and spelling.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements and patient confidentiality.

Any relevant education certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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