Job Description
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The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Banner Health is a nationally-recognized healthcare leader seeking a motivated Health Information Management Technician to join their Ambulatory HIMS Team. This role involves maintaining and processing patients' medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing support to various stakeholders in the healthcare environment. Responsibilities Conducts routine releases of health information in accordance with company policy and all state and federal laws Reviews and analyzes health information typically through the use of electronic health record tools for provider completion and record deficiencies in accordance with the Joint Commission, CMS, state licensing agencies, Medical Staff rules and regulations, and HIMS Department standards.
Accurately maintains data related to deficiencies in the Electronic Medical Record Provide customer service and assistance related to HIMS departmental functions to patients, vendors, providers, ancillary staff, and other departments in person, over the telephone, through email, or by other means including coordinating birth registrations with State recording processes Performs the document imaging function as required, including scanning, Quality Control and Validation, to ensure scanned images are uploaded into the correct electronic health record visit and meet minimum productivity standards as defined Perform current and retrospective review of scanned documents as needed through the certification process in an effort to maintain the integrity and completeness of the Electronic Medical Record and meet minimum productivity standards as defined Perform a variety of other support functions including assistance with basic transcription issues and requests, providing training for Dragon/voice recognition applications, assisting patients with completion of portal enrollment, performing merges and combines in the EHR, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned by HIMS leadership Works under regular supervision using defined processes.
Conducts problem solving using a learned expertise in regulations and medical record requirements. Has assigned responsibility within a department or clinic. Customers are physicians and office staff, nursing and ancillary staff Skills Minimum of 1 year experience with medical records and/or release of information experience Requires the knowledge of health information practices and principles as normally demonstrated through completion of one or more years of post-high school education in medical records and information systems OR high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge or one or more years of experience working with medical records and/or health information management Requires the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats Requires ability to inspect, read, and analyze written material Must be able to perform and work on multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work Requires good judgment, initiative and problem-solving abilities, along with effective teamwork skills Requires strong technical skills in the use of software applications and databases Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills Is knowledgeable and proficient in accessing and utilizing all applicable EHR systems as well as other applications utilized by the HIMS department Current enrollment in the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Program A background in the use of medical terminology for the assigned area is preferred Additional related education and/or experience preferred Company Overview Banner Health operates as a nonprofit health care system in the United States.
The company offers hospital care, home care, hospice care, It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Banner Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 76 in 2025, 70 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 47 in 2022, 51 in 2021, 29 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.