Allied Health - Health Information Technician

Health Information Technician

This position compiles health information by reviewing, cataloging, and checking medical reports for completeness. It also organizes medical reports for placement in files. The technician reviews charts to ensure all reports and signatures are present. In addition, this role involves typing health information forms and preparing charts for new admissions. The technician fills out forms and prepares requests for specific reports or certificates. Compiling and typing statistical reports such as daily and monthly census, admissions, and discharges are key responsibilities. Filing reports into health information records and recording information in logs and files is required. The technician retrieves health information records in the filing system and provides information based on the appropriateness of requests. Collaboration with other departments concerning health information records procedures is needed. Knowledge of health information technology and regulations governing medical record keeping is essential. Understanding requirements governing the confidentiality of patient information and medical terminology is necessary. Skills in the use of a typewriter or word processor and calculator are needed. The ability to handle problems involving few variables within a familiar context is required. The technician will write routine business letters and proofread medical reports while recognizing errors. They must be able to identify when medical records information is missing. Gathering, collating, and classifying information about data, people, or things is part of the role.