Health Information Technician

Big Sandy Health Care, Inc. • Auxier, KY

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About The Position

The Health Information Technician is responsible for managing incoming digital faxes, reviewing and assigning them to patient records, and forwarding them to the appropriate personnel. This role also involves performing referral tracking functions, including appointment scheduling, record requests, follow-up correspondence, and status updates. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of health information experience, or an associate’s degree and two (2) years of health information experience.
• Health care experience may include medical records, clinical care, or information technology.
• Specialized training in the acquisition, transmission, storage, and retrieval of health care information is required.

Nice To Haves

• A certification or associate’s degree in a health care field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manages incoming digital faxes, including requests for medication refills, discharge summaries (hospitals, emergency department visits, and inpatient stays) and requests from durable medical equipment companies.
• Reviews faxes and assigns them to applicable patient record by category of information.
• Forwards faxes to nursing or appropriate provider.
• Performs referral tracking functions, which include making appointments, sending requests for records, sending follow-up letters and changing the status of the referral.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree