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Must have19
High school diploma or equivalent
2 or more years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) operations or related field
Focus on EHR systems such as EPIC and OnBase
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) quality measures
Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities
Utilizes critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job
Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused composed and positive
Ability to identify and resolve problems related to record keeping and EMR systems
Excellent customer service skills
Displays integrity, friendliness and compassion
Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, coworkers and medical staff
Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills
Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner
Must be flexible
Takes initiative
Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally
Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources
Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word and Microsoft Teams
Work independently - must be self-supporting and does not need to rely on others to complete assigned daily tasks
Nice to have2
Associate, bachelor's or master's degree in HIM or related field
RHIA, RHIT preferred
Skills
Python
React
AWS
PostgreSQL
About the role
Department/Unit:
Health Information Services
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$46,947.00 - $65,726.00The Senior HIM Technician is a mid-level position responsible for advanced health information management processes within the Albany Med Health System (AMHS). this role focuses on complex indexing, deficiency and quality analysis of incoming clinical documentation (medical records) for AMHS’ inpatient and outpatient facilities/services. This position supports the delivery of quality healthcare by ensuring patients information is complete, accurate and accessible in a timely manner.
Requirements
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in HIM or related field preferred
Licensure, Certification & Registration:
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RHIA, RHIT preferred.
Experience:
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2 or more years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) operations or related field, which a focus on EHR systems such as EPIC and OnBase required.
•
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) quality measures.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
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Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities
•
Utilizes critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job
•
Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused composed and positive
•
Ability to identify and resolve problems related to record keeping and EMR systems
•
Excellent customer service skills
•
Displays integrity, friendliness and compassion
•
Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, coworkers and medical staff
•
Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills
•
Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner
•
Must be flexible
•
Takes initiative
•
Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally
•
Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources
•
Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word and Microsoft Teams
•
Work independently - must be self-supporting and does not need to rely on others to complete assigned daily tasks
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Legal
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.