Health Information Technician I

State of Oklahoma • Hinton, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Technician I prepares, classifies, and abstracts medical reports in the medical records unit at Great Plains Correctional Center/Medical. This career-level position performs assigned duties at the full performance level.

The technician reviews records for completeness and accuracy, prepares reports and admission and discharge materials, codes data, and abstracts patient information in response to requests. The role also supports medical records policies and procedures, helps ensure compliance with applicable laws and agency rules, protects the security and confidentiality of patient records, and may provide information to courts and other judicial inquiries.

Requirements

• Be eligible for accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or have two years of experience working with patient records in a medical setting such as a hospital, state institution, medical clinic, or physician’s office.
• Knowledge of medical records maintenance methods and techniques, applicable federal and state laws and agency and facility policies and procedures, current classification systems, report writing techniques, and medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain medical records; code data; review records for completeness and accuracy; prepare reports; abstract information from records and other patient data; present information effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and use personal computers.

Nice To Haves

• Depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position, an agency may require RHIT accreditation or eligibility for registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy and refer incomplete or inaccurate reports to appropriate staff for correction.
• Prepare statistical, case, and other reports.
• Prepare materials and forms and gather information and data for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure data is properly coded.
• Abstract charts and other patient data to respond to requests for patient information; determine what materials may legally be released when applicable.
• Assist in developing medical records policies and procedures.
• Review policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of patient medical records.
• Provide requested information to courts and other judicial inquiries when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed