Health Information Technician

Orientation: Has to be scheduled on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday - 8:30 am until approximately noon
Cannot bring cell phone or smart watch into the institution. Will need to report with a valid driver's license.
Items must be in a clear plastic bag.

Compiles health information (e.g., reviews, catalogs & checks medical reports for completeness; organizes medical
reports for placement in files; reviews charts to ensure all reports & signatures are present).
Types health information forms (e.g., prepares charts for new admissions; fills out forms; prepares requests for specific
reports or certificates).
Compiles & types statistical reports such as daily & monthly census, Medicaid days, admissions, discharges, or length of
stay.
Files reports into health information records, records information in logs & files & retrieves health information records in
filing system.
Provides information from health information records after determining appropriateness of request.
Coordinates with other Clients concerning health information records procedures.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of health information technology; JCAH & Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing medical record keeping;
requirements governing confidentiality of patient information; medical terminology. Skill in use of typewriter &/or word
processor & calculator. Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; write routine business
letters, evaluations or records following standard procedures; proofread medical reports & recognize errors; recognize
when medical records information is missing; gather collate & classify information about data, people or things.
Developed after employment.
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in records management; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in medical terminology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp.
in typing.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.