Health Information Technician

Insight Hospital and Medical Center ChicagoAt Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none!Health Information Management TechnicianThe HIM Technician usually works under the supervision of a supervisor, manager or director and uses both electronic and paper in organizing and maintaining patients' records. The HIM Technician collects and maintains a patient's healthcare information. This data may include medical history, diagnostic test results, reported and observed symptoms, examination results, and treatments. Health Information Technicians are also responsible for the accuracy, quality, and security of patient data. They must consult with healthcare providers to ensure all data is accurate, and for the purpose of updating patient information.These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure patients' files are properly maintained and can be retrieved upon requestPerform clerical tasks necessary for the proper maintenance of patients' medical recordsCarry out correct reconciliation of all discharged records and ensure necessary follow up for missing documentsPrep, scan/verify, and index all patients' records within 24 to 48 hours of their dischargePerform daily analysis of all Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency department, and observation records following established operational guidelines and standardsImmediately enter deficiencies obtained from all records analyzed into the electronic Abstraction/Deficiency module after analysisEnsure all documentation is properly signed, dated, and timed by the provider before patients' records are marked as completedScan or make photocopies of records; receive and send information through facsimile machineTake telephone calls and provide answers to questions regarding patients' medical records.Assists with the processing of requests for medical records when required.Assists with the training of new hires in the HIM department based on job function.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesRegistered Health Information (RHIT) certification or a degree in Health information Technology is preferred.Possess the minimum of High School diploma and three years' experience in healthStrong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacologyExperience in data entry, retrieval and warehousingAbility to use general office equipment, including telephone, fax machine, copy machine, scanner, and computerAbility to communicate effectively, including reading, writing, and speakingAbility to analyze, coordinate, observe, and make good decisionsAbility to work independently and perform excellently on the job without supervisionAbility to work under stressful conditions.Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!