Job Requirements
A Day in the Life of a HIM Tech I

The HIM Tech I provides basic functions required to assist with overall customer service, Release of Information (ROI), birth certificates and prepping, scanning, and indexing of current and archived medical records.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Fulfills non-complex ROI requests.
• Delivers excellent customer service via telephone and face-to-face interactions.
• Provides Release of Information assistance to customers/patients as needed to ensure accurate completion of required forms.
• Assists with MyChart activation as needed.
• Follows HIPAA, federal, and state regulations in Release of Information (ROI); enters requests according to department processes.
• Reviews, preps, and scans fetal monitor strips.
• Generates Care Everywhere codes and retrieves archived medical records as requested.
• Creates Radiology/Cardiology CD/DVDS and/or transmits images through electronic means.
• Gathers and reconciles discharged patient charts from the patient units, scans charts into OnBase and indexes to appropriate encounter/locations.
• Checks documents/images for accuracy and availability, corrects any missing or incorrect documents.
• Meets Quality and Productivity Standards per department expectations.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to accurately locate, retrieve and file information
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and organization
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues for resolution
• Advanced knowledge of computers and relevant applications
• Ability to establish goals with decisive follow through
• Ability educate others on proper completion of forms and general processes
• Ability to identify document types and barcode values
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues for resolution
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to type 25 WPM

Here is What You Need:

• High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree

Nice to Have:

• Vocational, technical or college training
• Medical terminology
• Experience with Epic applications

About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!