Health Information Tech I
About The Position
The Health Information Tech I works in the Medical Transcription department and is responsible for securing and maintaining patients’ health records after hospital discharge. The role verifies receipt of patient records and assembles documentation into the legal medical record. It also identifies and files loose reports, including transcribed reports, into the appropriate legal medical records; retrieves medical records for authorized requests; and files records in terminal-digit order while maintaining the chart tracking system for easy retrieval. The position reviews Emergency Room documentation for completeness and assigns deficiencies to the responsible medical staff member. Customer service is an integral part of the role, including answering telephone calls and assisting visitors such as physicians, patients, and family members while maintaining confidentiality. The position is full-time on the day shift at Central Maine Healthcare Corporation in Lewiston, Maine. The stated pay range is $20.00 to $23.75.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with accurate alphabetic and numeric filing.
- One year of hospital experience.
- Knowledge of terminal-digit filing and medical terminology.
- Computer data-entry skills using a 10-key keypad and accurate typing speed of 35 words per minute.
- Completion of a medical terminology course.
- Background in business and office training.
Responsibilities
- Secure and maintain patients’ health records upon hospital discharge.
- Verify receipt of patient records and assemble documentation into the legal medical record.
- Identify and file loose reports, including transcribed reports, into the appropriate legal medical record.
- Pull medical records for authorized requests and file them in terminal-digit order.
- Maintain the chart tracking system accurately and ensure records are easy to retrieve.
- Review Emergency Room documentation for completeness and assign deficiencies to the responsible medical staff member.
- Answer telephone calls and assist visitors, including physicians, patients, and family members, while maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits
- A competitive benefits package with options that employees can customize to fit their needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
