Health Information Management Technician

Health Information Management Technician Department: Revenue Cycle Reports to: Health Information Supervisor Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638 Job Summary The Health Information Management Technician is responsible for processing electronic and paper release of information for all Health Systems Departments while ensuring Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. The Technician assists in electronic health record review to ensure completeness, chart completion, and preparation of documents for peer review audits. The Health Information Management Technician will provide statistical reporting to State agency in Alaska's Automated Information Management System (AKAIMS) and/or interpretation of the electronic health record for quality assurance and compliance with Privacy Act, HIPAA, Accreditors, and any other regulations within various information systems. Essential Functions - Processes the authorizations for Release of Health Information (ROI) for all Health Systems Departments - Safeguards and protects the un'ina (patient) right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the un'ina's health information - Verifies Release of Information documentation is in compliance with the request, authorization, the Tribe's policy and procedure, and HIPAA regulations - Ensures only appropriate information is shared with external health facilities - Processes all court issued medical records requests in compliance with the request, authorization, the Tribe's policy and procedure, and HIPAA regulations - Assists the Health Information Supervisor in compiling documents for regulatory audits as needed - Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives. Working Conditions Lifting Requirements - Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. Physical Requirements - Stand or Sit (Stationary position) - Walk (Move, Traverse) - Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) - Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) - See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) - Repetitive Motion OSHA - Category III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid Equipment and Tools List Equipment used for job: Computer, phone, scanner, copier, electronic health records Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal Travel - Local - In State Qualifications Education []{style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1 "}