Health Information Management Technician III
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The Health Information Management Technician III serves as the hospital’s designated contact for all requests to release patient health information, including legal medical records and fetal monitor strips, ensuring requests from patients, third parties, providers, and legal entities are processed within mandated timeframes while maintaining HIPAA, state law, and hospital policy compliance.
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Overview
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: 8-hour – 8:00am to 5:00pm (Some w eekends will be required)
Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX
We are seeking a Health Information Management Technician III , also referred to as a HIM Tech III, Release of Information Cleark or Medical Records Technician III. The Health Information Management Technician III (HIM Tech III) serve as the hospital’s designated contact for all requests to release patient health information, including legal medical records and fetal monitor strips. This role ensures requests from patients, third parties, providers, and legal entities are processed within mandated timeframes while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, state laws, and hospital policies. The position also handles accurate billing, records all disclosure transactions, and provides backup support to HIM Tech I and II as needed.
Responsibilities
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Ensure patient charts are complete and accurate by checking for missing reports, unsigned orders, and incomplete discharge summaries, and work with providers to resolve issues
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Perform chart analysis and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to correct documentation so records support quality care and billing
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Process requests for medical records from patients, attorneys, insurers, and government agencies while safeguarding information under HIPAA and hospital policies
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Handle complex or legal requests such as subpoenas, audits, or court orders, making sure all are addressed within required timeframes and properly documented
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Monitor compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state laws, and hospital policies by reviewing data and preparing records for audits or inspections
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Use EMR systems like Epic to update and maintain records, resolve data issues, train HIM Tech I and HIM II staff, and support coding and vital records reporting
Qualifications
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Minimum one year HIM experience in acute care setting required.
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Minimum six months direct release of information duties required.
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Accurate alphabetic, numeric, and/or terminal-digit filing skills.
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Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
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Knowledge of the State and Federal Regulatory requirements for medical staff documentation preferred.
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Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm preferred.
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Completion of a medical terminology course preferred.
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Training in state Consent Law and HIPAA Privacy/Security highly desired 1 0. Attendance in health information management program with certificate of completion preferred
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Full Time
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf
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FacilityMission Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-TX-Mission
ID2026-280469
CategoryNon Clinical Tech
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt
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