Health Info Mngmt Service Tech

The HIMS Technician compiles, processes, and maintains records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. The position processes, maintains, compiles, and reports patient information for health requirements and standards. Job Code: 100153

License or Certification

• Registered Health Information (RHIT) preferred
• Education,
• Training and
• Years of
• Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Graduate of accredited Medical Record Technology College or vocational school preferred
• Minimum three years of hospital HIMS experience preferred in lieu of certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• One year data entry experience preferred
• Machines,
• Equipment
• Used:
• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer, scanner
• Physical
• Requirements:
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds.

Compliance

• Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Skills and
• Abilities:
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Environmental
• Conditions:
• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.
• Proficiency or
• Productivity
• Standards:
• Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.