Health Information Management Technician

Job Title: Health Information Management Technician

Job Type: FT

Your experience matters

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How youll contribute

The HIM Technicianserves as primary technical support for the Health Information Manager.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performs basic medical record functions such as filing release of Information coordination of transcription assembly of discharged records and flagging for physician deficiencies.
• Assists Manager with keeping physicians notified of deficiencies and time requirements for completion and assists physicians in the completion process.
• Assists in processing requests for medical record copies.
• Assists nursing staff in keeping records neat and orderly during the patients hospitalization.
• Answers phone and assist other departments with health information issues.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient information while performing health information duties.
• Performs other related duties and activities as directed and assigned by the Health Information Manager.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off

• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience as technical office support in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients physicians visitors and the general public.

About Us

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is an 81- bed hospital located in Chesterfield MO and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louisis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louisis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.