Allied Health - Health Information Technician

Health Information Technician

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, prepares charts for new admissions, and fills out forms. Prepares requests for specific reports or certificates. Compiles and types statistical reports, including daily and monthly census, admissions, discharges, or length of stay. Files reports into health information records and records information in logs. Files 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 concerning health information records procedures. Knowledge of confidentiality requirements for patient information is essential. Skill in the use of typewriter or word processor, and calculator is required. Ability to recognize errors in medical reports and determine when medical records information is missing. Gathers, collates, and classifies information about data or individuals.