HIM Assistant

Location

Lancaster, PA | United States

Job description

Responsibilities

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.

In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the new facility will also offer services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.

This is NOT a remote position.

HIM Techs are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Retrieve discharge charts from all the units on a daily basis.
• Analyze/re-analyze patient charts for completion.
• Perform audit of active charts as needed.
• Maintain accurate input and update of chart deficiencies into the computer system.
• Distribute notices of delinquencies to physicians for completion.
• Analyze/Fulfill Release of Information Requests.
• Performs scanning functionality.
• Performs all clerical duties that cannot wait until the next day in absence of other staff and/or coverage is unavailable. 
• Professionally, effectively and timely communicate issues identified with medical record documentation, including missing, inaccurate and incomplete documentation.

What do our current staff value at LBHH?

• An environment that puts patient care first.
• One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an LBHH employee is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
• There are very robust continuing education options with LBHH.
• Supportive and responsive leadership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What’s in it for me?

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Robust tuition reimbursement
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day.

What Does LBHH Require for this Role?

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required. 
• Experience:  One year of Health Information Management experience required.

What Happens Next?

After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our HR team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, our HR team will reach out to you. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital: Treatment. Compassion. Hope. Today, tomorrow and always.

EEO Statement

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