Technician, Health Information Management

Los Alamos Medical Center

Job Title:

Health Information Management Technician (HIM Tech)
Job Type: Full-time

Your Experience Matters
Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Access Representative in our Emergency Department, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

The HIM Tech Specialist provides clerical support along with scanning duties in the functional areas of data compilation, quantitative analysis, and verification of records, maintenance of files and correspondence in the HIM Department.

• Analyzes the assembled record for chart completion deficiencies, in accordance with regulatory requirements and medical staff rules and regulations.
• Ensures any deficiencies are assigned to the appropriate medical staff member and data is entered for tracking and monitoring purposes.
• Reviews documentation and updates or clears the deficiencies as appropriate.
• Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients, and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.
• Retrieves, logs, prints medical records as requested by physician offices, patients, other hospitals and other entities as needed.
• Notify Director of any outstanding records, issues with equipment, processes or other job concerns.
• Take on‑call rotation for retrieval of records, fax transfer records, pull power of attorney papers, etc.
• Assists with other HIM daily functions.
• Works closely with physicians and ensures they are set up to dictate into the system.
• Trains physicians/APRNs to dictate and e‑sign dictation and orders.
• Ensures completion of records for joint commission standards.
• Works the hold queue for the dictation system.
• Makes physicians aware of late dictations, updates and cut‑off dictation.
• Data entry for still births.

• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Reports to:

Director of HIM

FLSA:
Non‑exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must have basic computer literacy/skills, ability to scan, and strong organization skills.

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that's continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in New Mexico, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program.

We are proud of our work and patient care.

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.