Health Information Management Technician SAU

Position Overview

The Health Information Management (HIM) position at ScionHealth is focused on maintaining the integrity of medical records and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. This role is essential in supporting the recovery process for critically ill patients by managing health information accurately and efficiently, while adhering to HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, analyze, abstract, scan, and maintain medical records to ensure verifiable documentation.
• Work with hospital staff, physicians, and administration to ensure timely, accurate, and complete medical records.
• Respond to inquiries and requests regarding protected health information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency with dictation and transcription systems.
• Maintain record indexes and storage and retrieval systems.
• Order supplies for the department to ensure adequate stock while meeting budget requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represent the organization positively and professionally.
• Comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital and department.
• Maintain current licensure/certification for the position, if applicable.
• Demonstrate Guest Relations skills to all individuals encountered in the workplace.
• Follow departmental and hospital health, safety, and security policies.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; enrollment in a college/university preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) or enrollment in an accredited HIT program preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by AHIMA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of HIM experience preferred.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Medical data abstracting skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Good and regular attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a college/university for further education in Health Information Technology.