Lead Health Information Management (HIM) Technician - Full Time Days - Long Term Care (LTC)

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Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS ND Larimore Ctr
Location: Larimore, ND
Address: 501 E Front St, Larimore, ND 58251, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: 21 - 25.50

Department Details

Join our team as a Lead Health Information Management (HIM) Technician!

Full time days

Starting at $21+/hour depending on experience

Reasons to love this job

• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions

• 401k retirement savings

• Additional employee perks

Job Summary

The Lead HIM Technician, LTC provides leadership for HIM at a post-acute location. Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with HIM related policies and procedures. Understands the necessity for timely completion and analysis of medical record documentation. Compares the documentation in the medical record against required standards, requirements and regulations. Applies knowledge and experience to lead and execute professional HIM standards of practice related to long term care. Leads the day-to-day operational flow of work. Provides leadership and technical expertise in area of responsibility.

Has working knowledge of and ensures compliance with health information management related policies and procedures. Provides oversight to the disclosure of protected health information, including responses to requests for copies, subpoenas and court orders. Reports privacy-related complaints or breaches. Assures safeguards and systems are in place to maintain confidentiality of medical records and protected health information. Maintains a system for filing, retention and destruction of medical and clinical records. Audits medical records according to state and federal regulations for accuracy, timeliness and completion.

Oversees and performs record analysis and/or abstracting and recognizes the relation of a complete medical record. Applies knowledge of disease processes, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, state laws and other regulatory standards in the analysis of the medical record. Extensive use of the electronic health record.

Ensures the assigned code accurately describes the services or condition of the resident/patient and is entered into the appropriate systems. Collaborates as necessary to ensure correct codes are reported for billing, and that Medicare is only billed for items or services necessary based on a resident's/patient's documented medical condition. Assures documentation is present for items or services that were ordered and provided.

Completes and oversees admission and discharge related processes as it pertains to HIM role. Management of forms scanned into the patient medical record.

Possesses knowledge in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations. Demonstrates excellent communication skills while exercising sound judgment and decision-making.

Assists with budget and monitoring processes. Prepares and participates in Health Department survey activity. Maintain application of facility policies and standards of practice to assure release of information requests (ROI) are appropriate and meet legal regulations.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Health Information Management/Technology required.

In lieu of education requirement, may consider the equivalent of two years of HIM experience.

Previous experience with health information management preferred. Long term care facility, acute hospital or clinic preferred.

Leadership abilities with skills to function within a team of health care professionals.

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit ~~~ .

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ~~~ or send an email to ~~~ .

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0208172
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Featured: No