Health Information Technician I
About The Position
This career-level position is based at Allen Gamble Correctional Center/Medical. The Health Information Technician prepares, classifies, and abstracts medical records, performing assigned duties at the full performance level. The position reviews records for completeness and accuracy, maintains their security and confidentiality, codes data, prepares reports, and may respond to information requests, including requests from courts and other judicial entities. The position is on-site and is not eligible for remote work. The position is regular, full-time employment. The listed salary is $36,934.81 and is non-negotiable.
Requirements
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of medical records maintenance; 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 to records; 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.
- Eligibility for accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or two years of experience working with patient records in a medical setting such as a hospital, state institution, medical clinic, or physician’s office.
Nice To Haves
- Depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position, an agency may require accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Technician (RHIT), 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 types of 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; may determine what materials can legally be released.
- 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.
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of patient medical records.
- May provide requested information to courts and other judicial entities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
