Health Information Management Technician

Schedule: Part-Time 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday and Friday Only 

Your experience matters 

Maria Parham 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 HIM Technician, 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.

How you'll contribute 
The HIM Technician  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.
• 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.
  
   

Why join us

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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Available for full and part time employees to further education. 

Applicants should have:

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience in release of information practices is preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
   

EEOC Statement

" Maria Parham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."