Allied Health - Health Information Technician

Allied Health - 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 in records management; 1 course or 3 months in medical terminology; 1 course or 3 months in typing, or equivalent experience. License: Not applicable Certifications: Not applicable Must-Have: Proficient in MS Word and Excel; recent administrative experience in a medical office; electronic health record experience is a plus but will train. 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 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 in 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.Familiarity with medical terminology.Skill in the use of typewriters, word processors, and calculators.Ability to handle problems involving a few variables within familiar contexts.Capable of writing routine business letters, evaluations, or records following standard procedures.Proficient in proofreading medical reports and recognizing errors.Able to identify when medical records information is missing.Competent in gathering, collating, and classifying information about data, people, or things. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cynet HealthStaff