Health Information Technician

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Slope Native Association, Ltd. seeks a Medical Records Clerk to compile, verify, type, and file medical records in a fast-paced environment in Utqiaġvik, Alaska.

You will review records for completeness, locate and deliver records to hospital departments, and support the transition to electronic health records while maintaining data accuracy and privacy.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and basic related experience.
• “One to three months of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.”

Responsibilities

• Prepare folders and logs identification number of newly admitted patients.
• Review medical records for completeness and file in designated areas.
• Locate, sign out and deliver medical records requested by hospital departments.
• Operate computer to enter and retrieve data and type correspondence and reports.
• Post laboratory results to records.
• File miscellaneous reports in patient records.
• Copy medical records per release of information policy guidelines.
• Work with Electronic Health Records implementation and manage system usage.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural environment

RPMS proficiency

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RPMS

Job description

• Base Pay $31.99 - $35.32 / Hour
• Job Category Revenue Cycle, Non-Clinical
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Regular Full Time Benefit
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Summary

Compile, verify, type, and file medical records.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare folders and logs identification number of newly admitted patients.
• Review medical records for completeness; assemble records in standard order and file records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing system.
• Locate, sign out and deliver medical records requested by hospital departments.
• Operate computer to enter and retrieve data and to type correspondence and reports.
• Post laboratory results to records.
• File miscellaneous reports in patient records.
• Copy medical records per guidelines set forth in release of information policy.
• Work cooperatively with the implementation of Electronic Health Records and maintain operational use and management of the system.

Qualification:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems and the role of the Medical Records Department in ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing medical records and knowledge of Joint Commission standards applicable to the department.
• Working knowledge of Medical Records practices and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environment.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing RPMS and word processing programs.

Arctic Slope Native Association, Ltd.:Exercises its rights in Native Hire Preference, Contracting/Subcontracting and Employment Practices applicable by law is committed to maintaining a drug free, smoke free workplace.