Summary/Objective
Under limited supervision the HIM Tech identifies records reflecting separate encounters to the same individual and remediates duplicate records by linking encounters to the individual receiving health care services. The HIM Tech will be charged with maintaining the confidentiality of patient records.

Essential Job Functions

• MPI Cleanup

• Scanning projects

• HIM clerical duties

• Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.

Key Success Indicators/Attributes

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties.

• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust.

• Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.

• Knowledge of HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records.

• Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance. 

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

This job operates in a remote home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Minimal travel required; up to 5%

Required Education and Experience

HIM Clerical experience required 

Preferred Education and Experience

None required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required

Security Access Requirements

In addition to the specific security access required by the employee’s client engagement, the employee will have access to the Omega systems set forth in the “Standard Field Employee” profile. 

Microsoft Office 

 ADP 

Oracle  

 Reviewmate

E1- All Field Employees

Standard Employee

Standard  

Access is based on client needs. Determined by manager and granted by Audit Implementation Manager

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at employeerelationsus@omegahms.com.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee may perform other duties as assigned.