Health Information Management Technician

Health Information Management Technician  

Schedule: Full Time : Monday - Friday : 7am to 3:30pm 

Your experience matters 

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Health Information Management Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A Health Information Management Technician who excels in this role:

• The HIM Technician provides clerical support along with scanning duties in the functional areas of data compilation, quantitative analysis and verification of records, maintenance of files and correspondence in the HIM Department.

• Analyzes the assembled 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.

• Retrieves, logs, prints medical records as requested by physician offices, patients, other hospitals and other entities as needed.

• Notify Director of any outstanding records, issues with equipment, processes or other job concerns.

• Take on-call rotation for retrieval of records, fax transfer records, pull power of attorney papers, etc.

• Assists with other HIM daily functions.

• Works closely with physicians and ensures they are set up to dictate into the system.

• Trains physicians/APRNs to dictate and e-sign dictation and orders.

• Ensures completion of records for joint commission standards.

• Works the hold queue for the dictation system.

• Works the hold queue for the dictation system.

• Makes physicians aware of late dictations, updates and cut-off dictation.

• Data entry for still births.

• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Why join us 
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient
care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage -
  with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for
  part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
  insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance,
  loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym
  memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount
  programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
  opportunities.

What we're looking for 

An ideal candidate for this position will have critical thinking skills, exercise decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision. They must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Previous hospital or medical clinic experience is preferred. 
• Experience in release of information practices is preferred.   

More about Starr Regional Medical Center 

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Athens and Etowah, Tn community for over 50 years. 

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."