Health Information Technician

Health Information TechnicianThe Health Information Technician is responsible for maintaining accurate, organized, and complete health information records. This role reviews and prepares medical records and health information forms, compiles statistical reports, files and retrieves health information records, and ensures documentation is complete and properly maintained. The position also coordinates with other departments regarding health information record procedures and provides information from records when appropriate.What You'll DoReview, catalog, and check medical reports for completenessOrganize medical reports for placement in health information filesReview charts to ensure required reports and signatures are presentPrepare charts and health information forms for new admissionsPrepare requests for specific reports or certificatesCompile and type daily and monthly statistical reports, including census, Medicaid days, admissions, discharges, and length of stayFile reports and maintain health information records, logs, and filing systemsRetrieve health information records as neededProvide information from health information records after determining the appropriateness of the requestCoordinate with other departments regarding health information records proceduresRequirements & QualificationsThree courses or 9 months of experience in records managementOne course or 3 months of experience in medical terminologyOne course or 3 months of experience in typingOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of health information technology and medical terminologyKnowledge of regulations governing medical record keeping and confidentiality of patient informationStrong attention to detail and ability to identify missing or inaccurate medical record informationAbility to proofread medical reports and recognize errorsAbility to gather, organize, and classify information accuratelyProficiency with word processing and standard office equipment