HIM Tech

Overview Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Job type: Full Time . Shift: 8 HR Days . Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm . Position Summary: Pick up inpatient/outpatient/emergency department encounters, and prep, scan, upload, and index the encounters. Conduct a concurrent review of the inpatient records on the nursing wings, and analyze records on the nursing wings, tag deficiencies for verbal orders and other documentation as required by Medical Staff Bylaws. Responsibilities Primary Duties include the following: Pick up inpatient/outpatient/emergency department encounters and enter the encounters and discharges into the computer chart locator. Assemble charts in the established chart order, incorporating any loose sheets received and dictation available. Verify each page of record for correct patient name and date of admission. Analyze records on the nursing wings, tag deficiencies, and remove tags for quantitative deficiencies. Remove tags from concurrent review if complete. Enter deficiencies into deficiency tracker, print deficiency sheets and forward records to appropriate areas for completion. Chart transcribed reports to the nursing wings. Tag the transcribed reports for signatures for completion. Scan emergency room department records on a regular basis and review encounters for misfiles. Send records to storage on a periodic basis following accordance to the Health Information Services policy and procedures for retention and destruction of patient health information. Scan physician queries into iDoc for request for additional information. Independently recognize and perform duties which need to be done without being directly assigned. Establish priorities, organize work and time to meet the Health Information Services workflow plan and operation. Perform other duties as assigned or required. Minimum Education/Certification High School graduate Physical Demands Prolonged and extensive walking, standing Lift supplies/equipment Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds) Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment Working Conditions May be exposed to body fluids and wastes May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases Potential contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injuries, and illness) Organization Description Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team! Employment Practices Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: Salary $24.00 - $28.36 per hour. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Desert Care Network