HIM Technician II: Medical Records
About The Position
The Health Information Management Technician II processes health information under the direction of the HIM Manager or designated supervisor. This role involves picking up discharged patient records, prepping, scanning, and indexing documents in the EMR, answering telephones, and keeping the supervisor informed of any issues or concerns. The technician is expected to seek out additional tasks when assigned work is completed, provide backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department, and meet quality and/or productivity expectations. Additional duties may include accurately analyzing records for deficiencies and managing all aspects of the clerical transcription process, as well as working various work queues in the EMR.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- One year of clerical experience required including working with calculations and phone systems
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
- One year of medical record experience required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units
- Prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR
- Answers telephone and responds according to department policy
- Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise
- Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed
- Provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department
- Meets quality and/or productivity expectations
- Accurately analyze records for deficiencies
- Manage all aspects of the clerical transcription process
- Works various work queues in the EMR
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
