HIM Technician—Health Information Management

Job Duties: The HIM Technician performs multiple functions within the department under general supervision, while maintaining patient privacy and following HIPAA rules. The HIM technician collaborates with others in the department to complete the following responsibilities: respond to requests for disclosure of protected health information; collect and enter data for birth certificates; scan and index paper records into Epic; abstract clinical information into Epic; perform medical record analysis; prepare and submit records for audits and care gap closures; and additional duties as assigned. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, experience with electronic medical records system a plus. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred. Health care license preferred. Certification or willingness to pursue certification in Health Information Management/Medical Records is preferred. Previous experience in physician clinic and experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred. 1 year preferred Shift Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm Benefits: Medical | Dental | Vision Flexible Spending | Health Savings Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (paid by BCH) Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance (paid by BCH) Retirement Savings Plans 401k discretionary contributions Employee Assistance Program (paid by BCH) Identity Theft Protection Aflac Voluntary Benefits Pharmacy special pricing Paid Time Off | Extended Illness Bank | Bereavement Wellness program | gym reimbursement Onsite education classes