Health Information Management Technician

AltaMed • Commerce, CA

20d

About The Position

The Technician, Health Information Management compiles, processes, and maintains clinic patients’ medical records in accordance with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. The role performs specialized activities to organize, maintain, and use electronic and paper patient health records. It requires strong customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to interpret and explain policies and external requirements concerning chart documentation, privacy, and release of information.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 2 years of experience in medical records management or a healthcare-related field.
• Strong customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• AHIMA Micro Credentials in Release of Information (ROI), Patient Identification Matching, or Health Data Literacy.
• AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Compile, process, and maintain clinic patients’ medical records in accordance with applicable medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Organize, maintain, and support the use of electronic and paper patient health records.
• Interpret and explain policies and external requirements related to chart documentation, privacy, and release of information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Flexible Spending.
• Career advancement and development opportunities.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.
• Paid CME days.
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Corporate employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Pet care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED