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Advanced Health Information Technician

Role overview

Summary

The Advanced Health Information Management Technician role focuses on managing patient health information within healthcare organizations. You will work to maintain compliance and ensure the integrity of health records while training new team members. This position is part of Mercy's commitment to shaping the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology.
  • 2 years in HIM/medical records; 1 year experience with Release of Information, Master Patient Index, and/or Analysis.
  • Strong technical skills, including advanced computer proficiency and expertise in EHR systems.
  • Preferred: Associate degree or Bachelor degree in Health Information or related field.
  • Preferred: RHIT, RHIA, and/or CHDA certification.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the organization, maintenance, and security of patient health information.
  • Train and mentor new HIM coworkers in all functional areas.
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of health records.
  • Analyze compliance regulations related to health information management.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • Medical Information Specialist
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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Mercy

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Mercy, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation’s largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners, as well as more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.Mercy’s Virtual Care Center is the world’s first such facility dedicated to care outside its own walls, monitoring patients 24/7/365 across the country, using high-speed data and video connections and medically intervening when and where patients need it with a comprehensive team approach. Visit MercyVirtual.netMercy was among the first health care organizations in the U.S. to have an integrated electronic health record (EHR) connecting all points of care. Mercy Technology Services’ broad use of its EHR has been recognized at one of the highest possible levels by Epic. Visit MercyTechnology.net.For information about Mercy's social media policy, please visit https://www.mercy.net/footer/website-terms-and-privacy/#social. Please note: many of the images and videos featured on our page were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are following all necessary guidelines at this time, whether it's in photos and videos here, or in person at any of our Mercy facilities. For more information, visit Mercy.net/COVID19.

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Advanced Health Information Management Technician is responsible for overseeing the organization, maintenance, and security of patient health information within healthcare organizations. This role requires expertise in health information management systems, data analysis, and compliance regulations to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of health records. The technician will also train and mentor all new HIM coworkers in all functional areas.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:   High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology.
Experience: 2 years in HIM/medical records; 1 year experience with Release of Information, Master Patient Index, and/or Analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree or Bachelor degree in Health Information or related field.
Experience: 4 years' prior HIM experience in an acute care medical record department. 2 years' experience in Release of Information, Master Patient Index, or Analysis role in an acute care setting.
Certification: RHIT, RHIA, and/or CHDA.

Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: 
•    Self-starting, highly motivated, and organized individual capable of making quick, informed decisions.
•    Adaptable to changing needs and dynamics, with the ability to perform repetitive tasks and work on a computer for extended periods.
•    Possesses intermediate skills in analysis, problem-solving, data analysis, and research, with strong attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough reviews ensuring compliance with health information management standards.
•    Possesses strong technical skills, including advanced computer proficiency and expertise in review functions, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, EHR systems, health records, coding/billing, and document scanning.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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