Health Information Tech Janus Park
About The Position
The Health Information Technician reviews, analyzes, abstracts, and releases information in medical records using established criteria and complex regulatory standards. The role works with technical systems and requires a high level of computer literacy. The technician organizes, evaluates, collects, retrieves, and processes health information, compiles and uses statistics, performs clerical tasks, and interacts professionally with Medical and Clinical Services staff. The role also requires adherence to hospital policies and procedures and the protection of patient, staff, and visitor confidentiality. The position works in an office setting with limited exposure to situations that could cause serious illness or injury. Physical demands include light work involving sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying, as well as exposure to CRT displays and repetitive motions. The position is supervised by a Manager/Coordinator and does not supervise others. The stated career path is Health Information Support Specialist.
Requirements
- One to two years of experience in a Medical Record Department.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Knowledge of office equipment, including fax machines, copy machines, microfilm reader/printers, and multi-line phones.
- Formal or working knowledge of PC applications, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Customer-service orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Accredited Record Technician preferred.
- Medical secretarial or health information education is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, abstract, and release medical-record information using established criteria and regulatory standards.
- Organize, analyze, and evaluate health information according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Collect, abstract, and retrieve health information from medical records and secondary sources.
- Process requests for health information.
- Compile and utilize statistics.
- Perform clerical tasks.
- Interact with Medical and Clinical Services staff in a positive and professional manner.
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures related to the job function.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning patients, staff, and visitors and comply with the hospital confidentiality statement.
- Participate in orientation and continuing education, and maintain knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
