Lead Health Information Tech at Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Health Information Tech to assist the Manager of Medical Records & Release of Information overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department, including but not limited to primary responsibility for staff training and serving as an administrative back-up in the Manager's absence. This role requires critical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a high level of attention to detail. Will serve as a lead for the team and will not have supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of standard work, and assist in creation and implementation of an HIM Tech training program


• Training of new HIM Tech staff


• Creation, update of HIM Tech training materials


• Scan prep, scan, index, audit of patient documents


• Statistic gathering (group and individual)


• Conduct daily readiness huddles


• Transcription Interface Errors


• Failed fax processing


• Serve as administrative back up to the Manager of Medical Records & ROI:
  
  
  • Death certificate completion assignment
  
  
  • Timecards, supply orders, scanner maintenance
  
  
  • HIPAA Patient Rights requests (amendments, revocations, etc.)
  
  
  • Safety Monitor
  
  
  • Participation in IS Management meetings/downtime procedures as directed
  
  
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Accuracy


• Dependability


• Critical Thinking


• Organization


• Time Management


• Oral and Written Communication


• Delegation


• Training


• Team Building


• Problem Solving

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• A minimum of one-year health information / medical records experience required.


• Must have work experience with leadership responsibility, preferably in a healthcare HIM environment.

Pay Range:
$19.22 - $26.91

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years. PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked. Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked. Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.