HIM Technician 3 (H)
University of Miami

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The Department of Health Information Management (HIM) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time HIM Technician 3 (H) to work remotely. The Health Information Management (HIM) Technician 3 (H) has expert level healthcare medical record processing skills with knowledge and ability to process release of information requests to all requestors, both internal and external, in accordance with regulatory guidance in both paper and electronic formats. The incumbent has a broad spectrum of knowledge of health information management functions, such as document imaging, deficiency tracking, and chart completion, and skills to utilize technology to provide a comprehensive record set upon request. Furthermore, the incumbent assists with training of and serves as a mentor to lower-level HIM Technicians.

• Creates, processes, and fulfills release of information requests as assigned with a high level of accuracy.
  
• Participates in workflows to prioritize requests by requestor type to ensure internal departmental deadlines are met.
  
• Follows processes and methods to ensure fulfillment of routine and non-routine disclosures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Recognizes deficiencies within a record and/or sensitive information to ensure records are not inappropriately released. Reviews patient FYI flags and chart advisories as appropriate.
  
• Processes release of information requests efficiently and accurately by selecting components of the medical records that are commonly requested (e.g., history and physical, operative report, and/or discharge summary).
  
• Applies critical analysis of advanced care planning documentation (healthcare surrogate and/or living wills) to support patient preferences for end-of-life care and integration within the patient's medical record.
  
• Assigns documentation to the correct patient, encounter level, document type, physician, and location in the medical record.
  
• Ensures high level confidentiality processes with the ability to communicate to patients and/or representatives ways to gain access to their medical information, which may include collaboration with other departments such as the Central Business Office, Patient Access, Information Technology, and internal clinical teams.
  
• Achieves and maintains departmental quality and productivity expectations.
  
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  
• Interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
  
• Ability to maintain strong, positive customer service relationships under pressure and to communicate effectively with patients, medical staff, and customers.
  
• Ability to make decisions, exercise independent judgement, and work independently with limited supervision.
  
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
  
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H4

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