HIM Tech/Specialist

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of HIM Tech/Specialist for our Health Information Management Department. This job is permanent, full time.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay

• Free onsite parking

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assembles and analyzes the record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations.

• Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes.

• Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate.

• Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.

• Performs release of information in accordance with HIPAA and state release of information laws.

• Performs daily scanning duties of patient charts into electronic health record and quality assurance audits to ensure appropriate location within record.

• Performs all State of TN monthly and quarterly reporting

• Performs daily monitoring of IMmodal Transcription and monthly audits

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent:

□ Preferred X Required

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field:

X Preferred □ Required

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran