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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Health Information Technician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and organizing health data, ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and security of patient information. This role involves working with electronic health records (EHRs), coding systems, and various healthcare databases. The Health Information Technician will collaborate with healthcare providers, administrators, and IT professionals to maintain the integrity of health information systems. Key responsibilities include data entry, coding, auditing, and compliance with healthcare regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems such as ICD-10 and CPT, and federal regulations like HIPAA. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential for this role. The Health Information Technician will also be involved in training staff on the proper use of health information systems and may participate in quality improvement initiatives. This position requires a degree in Health Information Management or a related field, along with relevant certifications such as RHIT or CCS. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable. If you are passionate about healthcare data management and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient information security and accuracy, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and organize patient health information.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical records.
- Enter data into electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Assign appropriate medical codes to diagnoses and procedures.
- Audit medical records for compliance with regulations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and data security.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and administrators.
- Train staff on the use of health information systems.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Generate reports and analyze health data.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
- Assist in the development of health information policies.
- Monitor and update coding systems and databases.
- Resolve discrepancies in patient records.
- Support clinical and administrative staff with data needs.
- Conduct regular audits of health information systems.
- Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations.
- Provide technical support for health information systems.
- Manage data backup and recovery processes.
- Participate in professional development and training.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Degree in Health Information Management or related field.
- Certification as RHIT, CCS, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and other coding systems.
- Familiarity with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Ability to train and support staff.
- Experience with data entry and management.
- Knowledge of health information policies and procedures.
- Ability to generate and analyze reports.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems?
- How do you ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical records?
- What coding systems are you familiar with?
- How do you stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a time you resolved a discrepancy in patient records?
- How do you handle confidential patient information?
- What steps do you take to ensure compliance with HIPAA?
- Can you describe your experience with data entry and management?
- How do you prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines?
- What experience do you have in training staff on health information systems?
- How do you approach quality improvement initiatives?
- Can you describe a time you collaborated with healthcare providers or administrators?
- What technical support have you provided for health information systems?
- How do you handle data backup and recovery processes?
- What professional development activities have you participated in?
- How do you generate and analyze health data reports?
- What experience do you have with auditing medical records?
- How do you ensure the security of health information systems?
- Can you describe your experience with medical terminology?
- What motivates you to work in health information management?