Health Information Technician (Full-Time/Days)

7 Overlake Medical Clinics LLC; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan matching

Free parking

Orca transit passes

Caregiver support program

Job summary

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Technician to batch scan and index documents into the EMR, ensuring data integrity and supporting the clinics.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting with on-site training and potential hybrid work after 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HIM associate degree or healthcare degree preferred.
• One year healthcare or administrative experience required or equivalent healthcare formal education.
• Inpatient or outpatient health information management department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Batch scanning and indexing of documents into the EMR.
• Ensure data integrity of the medical record.
• Support Overlake Clinics and healthcare workflows.

Skills

Touch typing

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Windows-based applications

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Productivity

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HIM associate degree or healthcare degree preferred

Tools

EMR software

Document management

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range: - Hourly $24.49 - $36.74

Health Information Technician is responsible for batch scanning, indexing electronic documents into electronic medical record (EMR), and data integrity of the medical record.

This position will support our busy Overlake Clinics.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This individual must demonstrate strong technical proficiency, exceptional accuracy, and a clear understanding of how timely and accurate document indexing and information management directly impact patient care coordination and clinical workflows within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in touch typing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows-based applications, including the ability to efficiently navigate multiple systems and applications simultaneously.
• Healthcare Workflow Understanding: Ability to understand and follow detailed departmental workflows, recognize the importance of accurate document indexing, and understand how information management processes directly affect patient care coordination, clinical decision-making, and the integrity of the EMR.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies, recognize potential errors, and maintain high standards of data integrity.
• Communication and Customer Service: Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with colleagues, clinical staff, and other stakeholders.
• Independent Judgment and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify solutions while recognizing when escalation or collaboration is appropriate.
• Teamwork and Adaptability: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in an extremely fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing competing priorities and adapting to changing operational needs.
• Productivity and Accountability: Demonstrated ability to consistently meet established departmental indexing goals, productivity expectations, and accuracy standards while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Reliability and Attendance: Demonstrated commitment to dependable attendance, punctuality, accountability, and consistent performance to support departmental operations and timely patient care.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership over their work, the ability to maintain focus and accuracy while performing repetitive, high-volume tasks, and an understanding that every document processed contributes to the quality, continuity, and safety of patient care.

Full-time / 40 hours per week Monday - Friday / 8 hours 90 days onsite training then the position may move to hybrid after 90 day assessment

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HIM associate degree, or other healthcare degree preferred.
• One year healthcare or administrative experience required or equivalent healthcare formal education.
• Inpatient or outpatient health information management department experience preferred.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row. Local, visible leaders who care about you. A values-based work environment.

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

COVID-19 vaccination requirement:

After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.

If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]

How much will this job pay? Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]

Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization. We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award‑winning, compassionate and patient‑centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally. Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities.

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Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report. We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs. For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.