Technician II

Job Title: Technician II

Location: System Business Office

Department Name: HIM Operations

Req #: 0000252146

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.32 - $24.46 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The HIM Technician II is cross trained in all areas of the Health Information Management Department: medical record quality control, transcription, queries, analysis/chart deficiencies, prepping, scanning, boxing, birth certificates, death certificate validation, chart correction, audits, suspension process, and working Epic Queues. This role maintains chart quality in both the paper and electronic record and ensures all operative reports and H&Ps are dictated/available within 24 hours of any surgical procedure. HIM Technician II follows up with physicians regarding query completion and reconciles deficiency reports and updates aging and suspension lists accordingly. This role assists and educates all new physicians regarding medical record completion and assists with clerical tasks as needed, including, but not limited to medical record assembly, scanning and storage.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum education of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years clerical experience, preferably in a Medical Records department.
• Knowledge of medical record completion requirements in accordance with State and Federal standards.
• Exceptional communication skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Hourly position– 37.5 hours a week
• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Travel to Oceanport, NJ for 1 month of in person training
• Travel after training the role is remote with occasional system site visits as required

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to HIPAA Guidelines.
• Processes Carelink requests timely and accurately.
• Assists with release of information view and approve functions to support vendor operations as needed.
• Submits tickets for merges, IT requests, and other functions on behalf of the vendor.
• Populates and updates spreadsheets accurately and timely.
• Follows up with obtaining documentation for Corporate Coding / Corporate Compliance and other requestors.
• Oversees the processes of Datavant for Regulatory Audits (Permedion, RAC, etc.)
• Works with Corporate Departments on Special Audits (TPEs, TJC, NJDOH etc.) to gather the information needed and prepare the records for timely submission.
• Ensures accurate and timely review of medical records in Cross Coverage / View and Approve for quality reviews.
• Attends meetings on time and actively participates in discussions and responds to inquiries by Management on status (questions, education etc.)
• Set up daily quality reviews.
• Process DRG letters for Patient Accounting action.
• Prepares audits for release to inspector review.
• Meets and sustains Productivity Standards of 95% based on your tenure in the position.
• Meets and Sustains Quality Standards of 95% based on your tenure in the position.
• Scanning and Indexing / Documentation Management / Release of Information Regulatory.
• Preform other duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer