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Sr. HIM Technician

Adventist Health

#Medical Records #Surgery #E-Verify #Confidential Information #Filing #Policy Interpretation #HIM #Health Information Management #Roseville

Quick overview

This role coordinates record availability, selects incomplete records for delivery to surgery and other units, and analyzes records using the system while filing documents in the workroom. Responsibilities also include reviewing incomplete lists for discharges, answering phones, assisting employees with record retrieval, and informing physicians of missing items.

Requirements summary

A High School Education/GED or equivalent is required, though an Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with two years of healthcare experience being preferred. The role requires substantial job knowledge to handle varied activities and regularly work with sensitive, confidential information.

high schoolPolicy InterpretationCustomer ServiceConfidentialityData AnalysisDocument FilingRecord ReviewPhysician LiaisonChart CompletionRecords CoordinationSuspension Maintenance

Job description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary

Coordinates records availability, selection of incomplete records for delivery to surgery, and other units as needed. Uses the system to analyze records; filing documents in workroom records; and for filing incomplete records in the workroom. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate's/Technical
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' healthcare experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

Reviews incomplete lists for discharge dates and researches problems to assure discharges are completed. Answers the phone and greets customers. Assists employees in finding records in the workroom.
Analyzes records of physicians and informs them of any missing items. Updates the facility list when records are complete and resolves problems. Processes and distributes letters for physicians', working with all departments and staff to coordinate chart completion. Maintains accurate suspensions and record keeping of physician suspension processes.
Pulls records, files incomplete and updated records back onto shelves. Files completed and updated records in the pre-file shelves for the master file. Assists physicians in complete records. Maintains, declutters, cleans a quiet space for the physician to work and ensures they have a workspace and supplies as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.