HealthInformationManagementTechnician

Join us at Archway Transitional Care – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities Responsible for acquiring, analyzing and protecting digital as well as traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care and accurate coding in accordance with federal and state guidelines. If/Once appropriately trained, responsible for the management of accurate diagnosis coding process. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Coordinates with center “super users” to ensure access controls in place for the electronic medical record. * Conducts audits of records for completion based on current clinical standards of practice. * Maintains paper records according to retention schedule. * Process requests for records from any outside entity. * Maintains effective communication with others, both inside and outside the department. * Coordinates with Administrator to ensure Center’s compliance with privacy and security requirements. * If/Once appropriately trained, performs diagnosis coding and maintenance of diagnosis for clinical records. * Maintains necessary journals specific for HIM functions. * Participates in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports. * Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in field of practice as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required. * Attends and participates in mandatory in-services. * Honors patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individual privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints. * Complies with Corporate Compliance and Security and Privac