Associate Health Information Management (HIM) Technician

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details Flexible hours Summary Provides a variety of support activities for the Health Information Management Department related to scanning processes, collection and distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence, abstraction and entry of data, and other general duties. Job Description Analyzes medical records for missing documentation and signatures. Utilizes job specific software in analysis and monitoring functions. Compares the documentation in the medical record against required standards and notes deficiencies for physicians. Recognizes the relation of accurate deficiencies to physician suspension. Contributes to the medical staff timeliness and suspension regulations through accurate notation and monitoring of deficiencies in the medical record. Extensive use of the electronic health record. Applies basic knowledge of disease processes, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, Joint Commission (TJC), state laws, and other regulatory standards in the analysis of the medical record post-discharge. Basic understanding of components and completion requirements for the medical record. Ability to analyze documents for completeness. Ability to understand computer information system needed to apply to use. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills. Must be able to interpret and decipher physician and other care giver handwriting and documentation to ascertain if required documentation is present or whether a deficiency for the appropriate physician must be noted. Knowledge of state, federal, TJC, and medical staff regulations as they relate to required components of the medical record. Assist with the accurate assignment of physician deficiencies to avoid inappropriate physician suspension for delinquency of medical records. Computer proficiency for use in daily work processes. Proven organization skills. Work is required to be detailed and requires high accuracy rate to meet regulatory requirements. Good customer service skills required as individual will periodically provide back-up to customer service representative. Works in a team environment. Will work extensively with protected health information and is required to adhere to health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations and policies related to the same. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior experience in healthcare environment preferred. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.