Health Information Technician

Insight Health Systems

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A health care provider in Chicago is seeking a Health Information Technician for a part-time role. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring data accuracy. Ideal candidates should have RHIT certification or a degree in Health Information Technology, alongside strong communication and analytical skills. Join our mission to provide exceptional patient care!

Qualifications

Registered Health Information (RHIT) certification or degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
Minimum of High School diploma and three years’ experience in health information required.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

Maintain and retrieve patients’ files as needed.
Perform clerical tasks for patients’ medical records.
Analyze inpatient and outpatient records daily.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Data entry skills

Analytical skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification

High School diploma

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range: $19.00/hr - $25.00/hr.

We are Insight: At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

General Summary

The HIM technician usually works under the supervision of a supervisor, manager or director and uses both electronic and paper in organizing and maintaining patients’ records. The HIM Technician collects and maintains a patient’s healthcare information. This data may include medical history, diagnostic test results, reported and observed symptoms, examination results, and treatments. Health Information Technicians are also responsible for the accuracy, quality, and security of patient data. They must consult with healthcare providers to ensure all data is accurate, and for the purpose of updating patient information.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure patients’ files are properly maintained and can be retrieved upon request
Perform clerical tasks necessary for the proper maintenance of patients’ medical records
Carry out correct reconciliation of all discharged records and ensure necessary follow up for missing documents
Prep, scan/verify, and index all patients’ records within 24 to 48 hours of their discharge
Perform daily analysis of all Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency department, and observation records following established operational guidelines and standards
Immediately enter deficiencies obtained from all records analyzed into the electronic Abstraction/Deficiency module after analysis
Ensure all documentation is properly signed, dated, and timed by the provider before patients’ records are marked as completed
Scan or make photocopies of records; receive and send information through facsimile machine
Take telephone calls and provide answers to questions regarding patients’ medical records
Assists with the processing of requests for medical records when required
Assists with the training of new hires in the HIM department based on job function

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Registered Health Information (RHIT) certification or a degree in Health information Technology is preferred.
Possess the minimum of High School diploma and three years’ experience in health information
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology
Experience in data entry, retrieval and warehousing
Ability to use general office equipment, including telephone, fax machine, copy machine, scanner, and computer
Ability to communicate effectively, including reading, writing, and speaking
Ability to analyze, coordinate, observe, and make good decisions
Ability to work independently and perform excellently on the job without supervision
Ability to work under stressful conditions

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

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