Health Information Management; HIMs Technician

Health Information Management (HIMs) Technician I

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a skilled HIM Technician to join our team in Fairbanks, AK.

• Compensation $20.07 to $28.90 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay:
  Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits:
  Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts, weekends included

This position is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of confidential electronic health records. The position performs a variety of HIM functions, including one or more of the following: record completion, transcription coordination, document imaging, release of information, and/or providing services and information to physicians and staff. The role may analyze electronic medical records for quantitative and qualitative completion based on the facility’s medical staff rules and regulations, company policy, and State, Federal, and other regulatory agency requirements.

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non‑profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission‑accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient‑to‑nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work.

In Fairbanks, small‑town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one‑of‑a‑kind place to live, work and play.

• Conduct routine releases of health information in accordance with company policy and all state and federal laws.
• Review and analyze health information typically through the use of electronic health record tools for provider completion and record deficiencies in accordance with the Joint Commission, CMS, state licensing agencies, Medical Staff rules and regulations, and HIM Department standards. Accurately maintain data related to deficiencies in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Provide customer service and assistance related to HIM departmental functions to patients, vendors, providers, ancillary staff, and other departments in person, over the telephone, through email, or by other means including coordinating birth registrations with State recording processes.
• Perform the document imaging function as required, including scanning, Quality Control and Validation, to ensure scanned images are uploaded into the correct electronic health record visit and meet minimum productivity standards as defined.
• Perform current and retrospective review of scanned documents as needed through the certification process in an effort to maintain the integrity and completeness of the Electronic Medical Record and meet minimum productivity standards as defined.
• Perform a variety of other support functions including assistance with basic transcription issues and requests, providing training for Dragon/voice recognition applications, assisting patients with completion of portal enrollment, performing merges and combines in the EHR, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned by HIM leadership.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the employee’s immediate manager.

• Keen knowledge of health information practices and principles as…