Lead Health Information Management Technician

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Grand Forks, NDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition : R6752
** Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
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* Location:

** Altru Family Medicine Center
1380 S. Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $17.92 - $26.88
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* Summary:

** The HIM Lead position is responsible for helping in the Release of Information, HIM Technician duties and Data Integrity areas as needed. This position will be accountable for productivity reports and supporting the HIM manager with review of policies/procedures for the HIM department.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Ensures that PHI and business information are available only to authorized clinicians and used for authorized purposes.
* Monitors the Pneumatic Tube System and all incoming inpatient and/or outpatient documentation to the HIM department to be processed, prepped, sorted, indexed, and scanned.
* Ensures complete and accurate health records by working closely within all operational areas of HIM using knowledge of all HIM workstations, all relevant hospital systems, and interfaces and workflows to analyze, correct, and make suggestions for enhancement and improvement processes within the department and Epic.
* Reviews requests for Protected Health Information (PHI) to ensure the request is HIPAA compliant. Retrieves requested PHI and processes requests according to established policies and procedures.
* Processes subpoenas/dispositions/court orders and potential HIPAA breaches collaboratively with the HIM Manager, HIPAA Privacy Officer, and Risk management in complying with patient rights to inspect, amend, correct, restrict, and release PHI.
* Validates, verifies, and monitors all information contained in the database and in reports against information in the system to ensure the integrity of the data.
* Maintains accuracy of Altru Health System’s Master patient index by following up on medical records numbers and/or account numbers by validation of patient, eliminating duplication, and maintaining accuracy.
* Generates reports requested from ancillary departments, providers, and administration as well as distribution of Productivity Reports within the teams.
* Assists in the development, testing, analysis implementations, and maintenance of HIM Systems.
* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.### Certification
* Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
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* Work Experience:

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Required:

A minimum of 3 years Related Experience
** Language Requirements:
** This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
** Physical Demands :*
* • Sit:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Stand:
Occasionally (5-33%)### ###
• Walk:
Occasionally (5-33%)### ###
• Stoop/Bend:
Occasionally (5-33%)### ###
• Reach:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Crawl:
Not Applicable### ###
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel:
Occasionally (5-33%)### ###
• Twist:
Occasionally (5-33%)### ###
• Handle/Finger/Feel:
Continuously (67-100%)### ###
• See:
Continuously (67-100%)### ###
• Hear:
Continuously (67-100%)
** Weight Demands:*
* • Lift
-Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (