Health Information Technician

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Chicago is seeking an HIM Technician dedicated to managing and maintaining patient records with accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of medical terminology and experience in health information technology. Join a compassionate team focused on delivering world-class patient care and community service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma and 3 years' experience in health.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• RHIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patients' medical records accurately and confidentially.
• Perform clerical tasks for proper maintenance of records.
• Train new hires in the HIM department.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School diploma

Registered Health Information (RHIT) certification

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

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 informationTechnology is preferred.
• Possess the minimum of High School diploma and three years’ experience in health
• 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!