Health Information Management Technician

NorthKey Community Care • Covington, KY

1d • $14 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a Health Information Management Technician to compile, process, and maintain medical records in the organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and paper records systems. The role supports health information management and document imaging in a hybrid health record environment while ensuring records are handled consistently with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time, on-site position at 503 Farrell Drive, Covington, Kentucky 41011. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed salary is $14.40 to $15.05, with potential eligibility for a contingency bonus of up to 12%.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with electronic health records required.
• Proficiency with medical office systems and electronic health records.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in health information management or a related field.
• Working toward RHIT certification.
• One year of experience with medical records or health information.
• Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for health record copies, confirm the appropriate release paperwork is on file, log request details, follow the minimum necessary doctrine, and obtain authorization from appropriate parties.
• Process, store, and retrieve electronic health information and maintain paper and electronic health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems.
• Follow HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 policies and procedures and protect the confidentiality of client information.
• Ensure client records are complete and accurate and work to reduce data collection errors in the EHR.
• Scan client documentation into the EHR as needed.
• Prepare electronic data for state reporting.
• Process disability requests and chart audits.
• Pull paper charts for record requests as needed.
• Mail certifications or deliver them to courthouses or attorneys’ offices as needed.
• Train staff on health information management procedures.
• Answer phone calls about requests, release status, and related inquiries.
• Maintain knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 regulations, and NorthKey’s privacy policies.

Benefits

• Potential for up to 12% contingency bonus.
• Paid time off, up to 16 days in the first year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Choice of individual and family medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• HSA employer match up to $1,000, depending on plan.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional development.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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