About this role
Job Requirements
A Day in the Life of a HIM Tech II
The HIM Tech II provides basic functions required to assist with overall customer service, Release of Information (ROI), birth certificates and prepping, scanning, and indexing of current and archived medical records.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service
Here is What You Will Be Doing:
- Fulfills all non-complex and complex (Legal/Subpoena/Court ordered, Disability and RAC/MAC) ROI requests.
- Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of all medical records for incomplete or missing items by using work queues in Epic.
- Identifies responsible practitioners and links the deficiencies.
- Verifies chart completion and monitors the reanalysis queue.
- Delivers excellent customer service via telephone and face-to-face interactions.
- Provides Release of Information assistance to customers/patients as needed to ensure accurate completion of required forms.
- Assists with MyChart activation as needed.
- Follows HIPAA federal and state regulations; enters requests according to department processes.
- Reviews, preps, and scans fetal monitor strips.
- Generates Care Everywhere codes and retrieves archived medical records as requested.
- Creates Radiology/Cardiology CD/DVDS and/or transmits images through electronic means.
- Gathers and reconciles discharged patient charts from the patient units, scans charts into OnBase and indexes to appropriate encounter/locations.
- Checks documents/images for accuracy and availability, corrects any missing or incorrect documents.
- Archives records according to department procedures utilizing Epic and OnBase.
- Meets Quality and Productivity Standards per department expectations.
- Promotes and participates in LEAN practices and strategies.
Desired Skills
- Ability to accurately locate, retrieve and file information
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail and organization
- Ability to identify and prioritize issues for resolution
- Advanced knowledge of computers and relevant applications
- Ability to establish goals with decisive follow through
- Ability educate others on proper completion of forms and general processes
- Ability to identify document types and barcode values
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to type 25 WPM
- Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations
Here is What You Need
- High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
- One (1) or more years of experience with electronic patient record system, computerized deficiency system, and qualitative analysis or similar position
- 90 Days: Completion of Cheyenne Regional's Medical Terminology curriculum within ninety (90) days of start date
Nice to Have
- Vocational, technical or college training
- Experience with Epic applications
About Cheyenne Regional
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!