Allied Health - Health Information Technician

Health Information Technician

Job Title: Health Information Technician

Profession: Health Information Technician

Specialty: Staff Augmentation

Duration: 26 Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Experience: 3 courses or 9 months of experience in records management; 1 course or 3 months of experience in medical terminology; 1 course or 3 months of experience in typing, or equivalent.

License: Valid driver's license required.

Certifications: None specified.

Must-Have: Knowledge of health information technology, medical terminology, and record-keeping regulations.

Description: Compiles health information by reviewing, cataloging, and checking medical reports for completeness. Organizes medical reports for placement in files. Reviews charts to ensure all reports and signatures are present. Types health information forms, preparing charts for new admissions and filling out forms. Prepares requests for specific reports or certificates. Compiles and types statistical reports, such as daily and monthly census, admissions, discharges, or length of stay. Files reports into health information records. Records information in logs and retrieves health information records in the filing system. Provides information from health information records after determining the appropriateness of the request. Coordinates with other departments regarding health information records procedures. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology and regulations governing the confidentiality of patient information. Demonstrates skill in using a typewriter and/or word processor and calculator. Ability to manage problems involving few variables within a familiar context. Writes routine business letters, evaluations, or records following standard procedures. Proofreads medical reports and recognizes errors. Identifies when medical records information is missing. Gathers, collates, and classifies information about data, people, or things.

City: Orient

State: OH