Health Information Technician, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day
About The Position
Responsible for the conversion of the paper medical record into electronic format by using problem-solving skills involving complex job tasks, policies and procedures, and departmental guidelines. The position requires follow up skills to secure missing documentation in either paper or electronic form, in order to successfully scan and upload the medical record into electronic format without loss of data. Tasks would include data entry, scanning into high production scanners, basic maintenance and trouble shooting of the scanning hardware. The position requires the ability to apply judgment, analysis, and discernment regarding the decisions of if, how, and where a document is to be prepped, scanned, and indexed into the permanent legal medical record. The position requires the ability to validate the quality and inclusion of the scanned documents into the permanent legal health record. The ability to handle multiple tasks and changing job assignments within the department is required with same skill set. Knowledge of the scanning application and Health Information processes is mandatory.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Computer, scanning and office experience preferred.
- Completion of clerical test required.
- Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the Medical Staff, peers and supervisors, and other internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate and articulate effectively (oral and writing).
- A Detail-focused individual with the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
- Ability to analyze and set priorities; make important and effective decisions in support of HIM processes, and follow established Departmental policies and procedures and ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
- Ability to assess, prioritize, analyze and efficiently resolve problematic situations and prioritize, while maintaining a professional customer focused/friendly demeanor.
- Knowledge of the scanning application and Health Information processes is mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Conversion of paper medical records to electronic format.
- Securing missing documentation in paper or electronic form.
- Scanning and uploading medical records into electronic format without data loss.
- Data entry.
- Scanning into high production scanners.
- Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of scanning hardware.
- Applying judgment, analysis, and discernment regarding document preparation, scanning, and indexing.
- Validating the quality and inclusion of scanned documents.
- Handling multiple tasks and changing job assignments.
- Utilizing knowledge of the scanning application and Health Information processes.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (varies)
- Wellness Time Off
- Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
