Medical Records Examiner-E-Health Information Management

State of Michigan • Kalamazoo, MI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a key position in the Health Information Management Department. The employee performs functions to maintain the health information management system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, DHHS rules and regulations, and accrediting and regulatory requirements. The position is primarily responsible for managing the release of patient information process and serves as the back-up Assistant Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator, as well as the back-up in the absence of the department director.

The position is located at 1312 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, and the selected employee must physically report to that office. Candidates should confirm the work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employment is conditioned on successfully completing a background investigation and criminal records check.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in health information or medical record technology.
• Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator.
• Medical Record Examiner 8: no specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Medical Record Examiner 9: one year of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 8.
• Medical Record Examiner E10: two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Medical Record Examiner 9.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and criminal records check.
• Submit an online application through NEOGOV; hard-copy applications are not accepted.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment, including month, year, and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter and, if applicable, a copy of official transcripts. Scanned copies of official transcripts are accepted; web-based, internet, and unofficial transcript copies are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and education cited in supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript, and/or application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the health information management system in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, DHHS rules and regulations, and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the release of patient information process.
• Serve as the back-up Assistant Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator.
• Provide back-up coverage in the absence of the department director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree