HIM Associate I

$35,880 - $47,029/Yr

R1 RCM - Evanston, IL

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Evanston, IL
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an HIM Associate I at Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, you will play a vital role in the management of health information and medical records. This position is essential for ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of patient data, which is crucial for both patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing, scanning, and organizing medical record information, as well as performing data entry functions to maintain updated information across various systems. You will be expected to deliver exceptional customer service to patients, healthcare professionals, and payors, while upholding the utmost confidentiality for all patient information. In this role, you will engage in chart retrieval from all patient care areas, ensuring that all documentation is reconciled and any missing information is followed up on. You will be responsible for prepping, scanning, indexing, and validating the quality of all medical records. Your attention to detail will be critical as you hand-key electronic information into various data systems, ensuring that all records are accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, you will update spreadsheets and data systems with new content, contributing to the overall efficiency of the health information management department. To thrive in this position, you will need to be detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about handling sensitive information. Your prior experience with navigating multiple systems will be beneficial as you collect patient information and enter it into various computer systems. Previous experience in health information management will provide you with the necessary leverage to understand the department's operations and contribute effectively to the team.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, healthcare professionals, and payors while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Prepare, scan, and organize medical record information to ensure completion of health information and data.
  • Engage in chart retrieval from all patient care areas, reconciling and following up on missing documentation.
  • Perform prepping, scanning, indexing, and quality control validation of all medical records.
  • Conduct data entry functions by hand-keying electronic information into various data systems.
  • Update spreadsheets and data systems with updated content to maintain accurate information.

Requirements

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Prior experience in health information management or a related field.
  • Ability to navigate multiple systems for collecting and entering patient information.
  • Strong customer service skills and a compassionate approach to patient interactions.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and health information management practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay range of $17.25 - $22.61 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development within the organization.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.
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