Health Information Technician- Corrections

Health Information Technician

ATC Columbus is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Health Information Technician for a position at a Correctional Facility in Orient, Ohio. This is a full-time, hourly administrative position that will require an individual who is organized, motivated, and has strong attention to detail. The Health Information Technician will be responsible for maintaining and managing all health records in accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines. Hours are First Shift, Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, 7:30am-3:30pm. Contract is expected to last 6 months with the potential to extend. Compensation & Benefits: The Health Information Technician position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.00 per hour, with weekly pay. In addition to competitive pay, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles health information (e.g., reviews, catalogs & checks medical reports for completeness; organizes medical reports for placement in files; reviews charts to ensure all reports & signatures are present).
• Types health information forms (e.g., prepares charts for new admissions; fills out forms; prepares requests for specific reports or certificates).
• Compiles & types statistical reports such as daily & monthly census, Medicaid days, admissions, discharges, or length of stay.
• Files reports into health information records, records information in logs & files & retrieves health information records in filing system.
• Provides information from health information records after determining appropriateness of request.
• Coordinates with other departments concerning health information records procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Healthcare professional level CPR Certification
• Knowledge of health information technology; JCAH & Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing medical record keeping; requirements governing confidentiality of patient information; medical terminology preferred.
• Skill in use of typewriter &/or word processor & calculator.
• Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context;
• Write routine business letters, evaluations or records following standard procedures; proofread medical reports & recognize errors; recognize when medical records information is missing; gather collate & classify information about data, people or things.

EEOC Statement: ATC Columbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. In addition to federal law requirements, ATC Columbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.