Health Information Management Technician II

Duties : Job Summary : The Health Information Management Technician II processes health information under the direction of the HIM Manager or designated supervisor, which includes but is not limited to : -Pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units; prepping / scanning / indexing documents in the EMR. -Answers telephone and responds according to department policy. -Keeps supervisor informed of issues / concerns that may arise. -Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed; provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department. -Meets quality and / or productivity expectations. -Additional duties may include accurately analyze records for de ciencies; manage all aspects of the clerical transcription process; works various work queues in the EMR.-Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills : Required Skills & Experience : -One year of clerical experience required including working with calculations and phone systems. -Basic experience with Microsoft O ce (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.-One year of medical record experience required.

Preferred Skills & Experience : -Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.

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Education : Required Education : -High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education : -N / A

Required Certifications & Licensure : -N / A

Preferred Certifications & Licensure : -Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).