HIM Technician at RWJBarnabas Health – Belleville, New Jersey

Job Title: Technician

Location: System Business Office

Department Name: HIM Operations

Req #: 0000239450

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.60 - $25.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The HIM Technician I is cross-trained in the areas of the Health Information Management Department: chart quality control, prepping, scanning, indexing, chart pick-up, MMF Processing, moving documents and boxing. The role maintains chart quality in both the paper and electronic record and assists with chart tracking. This position is able to assist with clerical tasks as needed, including, but not limited to: chart assembly, scanning and storage.

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three years clerical experience, preferably in a Medical Records department.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Great attention to detail & collaborative attitude.
• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Hourly position– 40 hours a week
• On-site at Clara Maass Medical Center, Monday through Friday (8- 4:30 PM EST)
  • Could provide coverage throughout healthcare system as business needs

Essential Functions:

• Ensures receipt of all inpatient/outpatient records with follow up for all missing records.
• Assembles/preps medical records per hospital guidelines for chart order.
• Records to be assembled by oldest discharge date first.
• Charts are to be scanned/indexed in order, i,e. page one before page two, etc.
• Cover batch sheet to be generated and printed and placed on charts, indicating discharge date and date scanned and by whom.
• Accurately prepares records for pick-up.
• Monitors and ensures all indexing work queues are current or within designated timeframe for completion.
• Ensures all documents are scanned timely upon receipt.
• Meets and sustains productivity standards.
• Refers all unresolved issues to Operations Manager.
• Verifies patient name, medical record number and patient account/CSN numbers on all sheets to ensure correct reports are in correct patient chart and on correct admission.
• Validates birth and death certificate information and facilitates corrections/changes as needed.
• Assists with HIM operational system work queues as assigned.
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
• Adheres to patient rights provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
• Listens and communicates effectively.
• Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
• Utilizes principles of PDSA in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions.
• Organizes work and sets priorities with minimal supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate.
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism.
• Participates in ongoing education as required.
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
• Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
• Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate.
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer