Allied Health - Health Information Technician

Cynet Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Toledo, OH seeks an Allied Health Health Information Technician to compile health information by reviewing, cataloging, and checking reports for completeness. You will organize medical reports for file placement and ensure all reports and signatures are present.

Responsibilities include typing health information forms, preparing charts for admissions, and compiling statistical reports such as admissions, discharges, and length of stay.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health information technology and terminology.
• Ability to type routine business letters and records following procedures.
• Confidential handling of health information records.

Responsibilities

• Compile and type statistical reports (admissions, discharges, length of stay).
• File and retrieve health information records and ensure chart completeness.
• Coordinate with other departments on records procedures and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Health IT

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Typing

Tools

Typewriter

Job description

Allied Health - Health Information Technician

Profession: Health Information Technician

Specialty: Staff Augmentation

Duration: Approximately 6 months (subject to change based on internal hiring)

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

Description:This position involves compiling health information by reviewing, cataloging, and checking medical reports for completeness.The technician organizes medical reports for placement in files and reviews charts to ensure all reports and signatures are present.They are responsible for typing health information forms, preparing charts for new admissions, and filling out forms as needed.The role includes compiling and typing statistical reports such as admissions, discharges, and length of stay.The technician files reports into health information records, records information in logs and files, and retrieves health information records as required.They provide information from health information records after determining the appropriateness of requests.Coordination with other departments concerning health information records procedures is also part of the job duties.Knowledge of health information technology, regulations governing medical record keeping, confidentiality requirements, and medical terminology is necessary.Skills in using a typewriter, word processor, and calculator are required.The ability to deal with problems involving few variables within a familiar context is essential.The technician must be able to write routine business letters, evaluations, or records following standard procedures.Proofreading medical reports, recognizing errors, and identifying when medical records information is missing are key responsibilities.Gathering, collating, and classifying information about data, people, or things is also part of the role.