Health Information Technician (164747)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Health Information Technician

Location: Orient, OH

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Position Summary

The Health Information Technician is responsible for compiling, maintaining, and managing patient health information records in compliance with regulatory standards. This role ensures medical records within a Correctional Facility are accurate, complete, secure, and accessible to authorized personnel while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile health information by reviewing, cataloging, and checking medical reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Organize medical reports for proper placement within patient files.
• Review charts to ensure all required reports and provider signatures are present.
• Prepare and type health information forms, including charts for new admissions and requests for reports or certificates.
• Compile and type statistical reports such as daily and monthly census data, Medicaid days, admissions, discharges, and length of stay.
• File reports into health information records and maintain accurate logs and filing systems.
• Retrieve health information records and provide information after determining appropriateness of requests.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding health information record procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all health information regulations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) or other healthcare-level CPR certification required.

Minimum Class Qualifications (or equivalent):

• Three (3) courses or 9 months of experience in records management.
• One (1) course or 3 months of experience in medical terminology.
• One (1) course or 3 months of experience in typing or word processing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of health information technology.
• Familiarity with JCAH and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
• Understanding of confidentiality and patient privacy requirements.
• Proficiency with word processing systems and data entry tools.
• Ability to proofread medical records and identify missing or incorrect information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  If you are interested, please send an up-to-date resume to jschafer@alinestaffing.com