Health Information Technician I

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services not only include basic medical care, but also dental, optometry, behavioral health services, fitness, nutrition and other family programs.
Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism.
We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is hiring a Health Information Technician for our team! In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, organizing, and securing patient health records, both in electronic and physical formats. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and an understanding of medical terminology and regulatory compliance, while demonstrating an interest in learning and growing within a Medical Records department.

Requirements

• Must align with OKCIC vision, mission and core values.
• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Basic understanding of medical coding, billing procedures, and healthcare regulations.
• Proficient in computer skills and electronic health record systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in HIM preferred.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers of the HIM department
• Performs basic data entry and maintenance of electronic health records (EHRs), ensuring accuracy and completeness of patient information.
• Collect, organize, and maintain patient medical records.
• Analyze medical records for missing signatures, dates, times, incomplete notes, and discrepancies in documentation.
• Releases medical records in compliance with regulations and policies, safeguarding patient privacy.
• Prep, scan, index, and quality review medical records and other health information.
• Complies with privacy regulations to ensure confidentiality, security and integrity of patient files.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees