Health Information Technician

Health Information Technician

Job Title: Health Information Technician

Profession: Health Information Technician

Specialty: Staff Augmentation

Duration: 26 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Experience: Minimum 3 courses or 9 months experience in records management, 1 course or 3 months experience in medical terminology, 1 course or 3 months experience in typing, or equivalent education and experience.

Must-Have: Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Strong administrative experience in a medical office. Recent experience is required, not clinical experience. Electronic Health Record experience is a plus, but training will be provided.

Description: 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 by preparing charts for new admissions and filling out necessary forms. Prepares requests for specific reports or certificates. Compiles and types statistical reports such as daily and monthly census, admissions, discharges, or length of stay. Files reports into health information records, records information in logs, and retrieves health information records from the filing system. Provides information from health information records after determining the appropriateness of requests. Coordinates with other departments regarding health information records procedures.

Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of health information technology and regulations governing medical record keeping. Understanding of requirements governing confidentiality of patient information and medical terminology. Skill in using a typewriter or word processor and calculator. Ability to address problems involving a few variables within a familiar context. Capable of writing routine business letters, evaluations, or records following standard procedures. Proficient in proofreading medical reports and recognizing errors. Adept at identifying missing medical records information and gathering, collating, and classifying data.

City: Orient

State: OH