Introduction:
We are seeking a skilled Health Information Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and organizing medical records, ensuring their accuracy and completeness, and maintaining confidentiality. If you have a passion for healthcare and are detail-oriented, we encourage you to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collect, analyze, and manage patient health information
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical records
- Organize and maintain medical records in electronic and paper formats
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to medical records
- Retrieve medical records for healthcare providers and patients as needed
- Code and categorize medical information for reimbursement and research purposes
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely documentation
- Train and educate healthcare providers on proper medical record documentation
Job Brief:
As a Health Information Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of medical records. You will work closely with healthcare providers to ensure that medical records are up-to-date and organized. Additionally, you will be responsible for coding and categorizing medical information for reimbursement and research purposes.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyze patient health information to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Organize and maintain medical records in electronic and paper formats
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to medical records
- Retrieve medical records for healthcare providers and patients as needed
- Code and categorize medical information for reimbursement and research purposes
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely documentation
- Train and educate healthcare providers on proper medical record documentation
- Maintain confidentiality of patient health information
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to medical records
Requirements and Skills:
- Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or related field
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to medical records
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Health Information Technicians are responsible for managing and organizing medical records, ensuring their accuracy and completeness, and maintaining confidentiality.
Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or a related field, as well as certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
Candidates should have knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems, strong attention to detail and organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to medical records.
Review and Approval:
This job description has been reviewed and approved by the HR department and the hiring manager.
