Arizona Licensed HIM Technician

Job Summary

To support health information management, the full-time Arizona Licensed HIM Technician will be responsible for completing and submitting state-required documentation for birth and paternity registrations, maintaining the integrity of the master patient index, and managing physician suspension processes, all while working remotely from Arizona.

Key responsibilities

• Assist patients with birth registration and paternity processes, ensuring accurate data entry into the Arizona Birth Reporting System
• Research and collaborate with departments to maintain and monitor the master patient index, including merging and unmerging records
• Distribute chart deficiency information to physicians and maintain the physician suspension process within the electronic medical record system

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in master patient index maintenance, records analysis, or medical records processing required
• Basic understanding of computers and data entry into computer programs
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to birth registration and patient health information confidentiality
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred