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Senior Health Information Management Tech. - Health Info Mgmt **Angleton, Texas, United States** **New** Clerical & Administrative Support UTMB Health Requisition # 2506883 **JOB SUMMARY** The Senior Health Information Management (HIM) Technician provides advanced technical skills in the day-to-day operations of HIM. This position involves independent judgment and decision-making to receive, maintain and evaluate health records per current policies, standards, regulations, and local/state/federal laws. In addition, under the direction of the Team Lead and/or Manager, performs more complex health records analyses and provides technical guidance and training. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** · Analyzes complex data for completeness and accuracy to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, such as CMS, The Joint Commission, and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations · Serves as advisor to HIM Technicians for analysis of more complex health records and advises on correct processes and procedures · Processes requests for the release of confidential information according to regulatory guidelines, such as HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule, Texas Health and Safety Code · Assists Medical Staff in the completion of records to avoid suspension of medical staff privileges · Scans/Indexes all paper and faxed documents deemed part of the legal medical record into the electronic health records system to the appropriate patient account with accuracy, timeliness, and uniformity · Maintains the integrity of the Master Patient Index · Assists in planning and conducting orientation and in-service training programs for staff · Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the maintenance of health records · Maintains health records per current federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations that govern medical records · Interprets and communicates policies, procedures, standards, and regulations · Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, management, hospital staff, and patients · Performs lead work activities. · It may be required to perform the functions of the lower-level classes in this series. **Marginal or Periodic Functions:** · Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. · Performs related duties as required. **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES** · Excellent customer service skills, written and communication skills · Maintain a professional manner with patients, staff, and students · Ability to multitask in a high-paced work environment · Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Qualifications:** Associate's degree in health information management or equivalent Two (2) years of HIM experience or equivalent experience. **Preferred Qualifications:** **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS** Required: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

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