Scanning Tech - Associate Health Information Management (HIM) Technician

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Seeking a Part-Time Scanning Tech / Associate HIM Tech
• Schedule: 24 hours/week
• No weekends or holidays
• Flexible schedule

Key Responsibilities:
• Collect medical documents from units and ensure proper identifiers on all pages.
• Sort, scan, and index documents into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Contact hospitals for missing documentation as needed.
• Perform audits to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Occasionally cover receptionist desk

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Summary

Provides a variety of support activities for the Health Information Management (HIM) Department related to the medical record including scanning and indexing processes, entry of data and other general duties.

Job Description

Understands basic components and completion requirements for medical records. Applies basic knowledge of disease processes, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, state laws and other regulatory standards to medical records. Utilizes job specific software in analysis and monitoring functions. Will work extensively with protected health information and is required to adhere to health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations and policies related to the same. Maintain security and confidentiality of health information and medical records. Completes admission and discharge related functions. Scans and captures documents in an extremely timely manner and confirms capture clarity and quality. Indexes medical record documents with utmost accuracy using document imaging software. Assigns codes to appropriate medical diagnoses based on review of supporting documentation and ensures these are captured for monthly billing for all payers. Enters and maintains medical professional information in the electronic medical record. Provides a wide variety of support activities for clinicians. On a campus setting with multiple care levels, may assist with a variety of clerical activities. Prepares and generates reports as requested.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Prior experience in healthcare environment preferred. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology experience preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.