Department/Unit: Health Information Services Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $46,947.00 - $65,726.00 The Senior HIM Technician is a mid-level position responsible for advanced health information management processes within the Albany Med Health System (AMHS). this role focuses on complex indexing, deficiency and quality analysis of incoming clinical documentation (medical records) for AMHS' inpatient and outpatient facilities/services. This position supports the delivery of quality healthcare by ensuring patients information is complete, accurate and accessible in a timely manner. Education: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Associate, bachelor's or master's degree in HIM or related field preferred Licensure, Certification & Registration: • RHIA, RHIT preferred. Experience: • 2 or more years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) operations or related field, which a focus on EHR systems such as EPIC and OnBase required. • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) quality measures. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities • Utilizes critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job • Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused composed and positive • Ability to identify and resolve problems related to record keeping and EMR systems • Excellent customer service skills • Displays integrity, friendliness and compassion • Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, coworkers and medical staff • Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills • Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner • Must be flexible • Takes initiative • Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally • Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources • Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word and Microsoft Teams • Work independently - must be self-supporting and does not need to rely on others to complete assigned daily tasks Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​ Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.