**Primary City/State:**

Mesa, Arizona

**Department Name:**

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

**Work Shift:**

Day

**Job Category:**

Revenue Cycle

A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services.

This **Banner Staffing Services** **HIMS Technician** consists of reviewing medical records electronically through several processing systems and managing the data, integrity and privacy of patients' health information. There are productivity standards that must be maintained after a conditional period upon hire that are reviewed monthly. This is a great position for those currently pursuing a HIMS degree or for those with clinical backgrounds looking to break into another health-related field (i.e. bedside to admin work). Having a strong attention to detail, be able to multi-task and continuing to have effective teamwork skills while working remotely is crucial to this role.

**This position is remote.**

**The schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Part-time 24 hours per week)**

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) also offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules (select positions)

Fewer Shifts Cancelled

Weekly pay

403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

**BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered** . BSS requires Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education).

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists in the maintenance and preservation of confidential health records in accordance with specified regulatory agency requirements and is accountable for performing clerical and administrative functions to support clinic front office and billing services.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Receives and sorts clinical reports and related information and accurately documents and/or files material in appropriate health records following established guidelines and procedures. This includes maintaining the facility’s health records, as well as assisting staff retrieve files in a timely fashion.

2. Enters, tracks and maintains data in software application systems in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains department records, determines accuracy of medical record numbers and reconciles the database information in routine cases. Refers complex issues to leadership for resolution.

3. Assembles patient medical records using pre-established software procedures and/or chart order. Processes and routes medical records to appropriate areas. May analyze records as needed or directed.

4. Performs a variety of tasks and functions associated with the department’s daily operations, including but not limited to, greeting patients, medical staff and the public, answering incoming telephone calls and providing general information to customers. Refers complex inquiries to the appropriate department or staff. Provides ongoing clerical and administrative support.

5. Processes and completes routine requests for information for admission, discharge, or continuing patient care purposes. Processes record requests for internal/external audits and reviews; monitors record activity for follow-up and communicates as appropriate with requestors. Directs all release of information inquiries appropriately.

6. Processes and completes routine requests, including dates and copies of face sheets. Forwards all release of information inquiries of sensitive and confidential nature to the appropriate party.

7. Works under regular supervision and provides services using structured guidelines. Customers are primarily members of the medical staff and their office staff, insurance companies, attorney offices, other health care providers, patients and their families and hospital or clinic staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Requires good keyboarding skills and the ability to work effectively with common office software and databases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience in a medical clerical, physician’s office or other related field. Medical terminology strongly preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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