HIM TECHNICIAN CERT

TITLE : Health Information Management (HIM) Technician

DEPARTMENT : Heath Information Management

STATUS : Full-Time: 40 hours per week

HOURS : Day shift. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands; Low census may be utilized in accordance with hospital policy.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Health Information Management Department Manager, assembles and analyzes inpatient and outpatient records daily, maintains health information management integrity through scanning and retrieving confidential patient records; answers telephone and responds to customer requests; Performs release of information requests as well as various other clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduate or equivalency, required.

Certification in HIT, preferred.

Medical Terminology course, required.

Anatomy and physiology course, preferred.

Customer service experience, required.

Proficiency in software applications that include, but are not limited to EMR software

application, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, required.

One year previous experience in Health Care HIM Department, preferred.

Demonstrates ability to establish effective working relationships and effective

communication with peers, patients, families, providers, and all other hospital

support personnel.

Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining a hospital-wide

perspective and serving on department/hospital committee.

Influences the direction of HIM services by maintaining a positive perspective/attitude.

Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful situation while

maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of health information

management services.

Demonstrates strong working knowledge of medical record principles and practices of

HIM.

Demonstrated accuracy in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to file numerically and alphabetically.

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer: McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.