Health Information Technician II: Medical Records Expert

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays each year

21 paid vacation days per year

21 paid sick days per year

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

Employee Assistance Program

State retirement system participation

Student loan repayment & scholarship

Job summary

Hilo Benioff Medical Center in East Hawaiʻi seeks a Health Information Technician to ensure accurate, secure access to patient information and to support providers, patients, and the legal process.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, processing release requests under HIPAA, assisting with vital statistics, and documenting requests within hospital systems. Pre-employment health requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in a hospital health information management setting or related program including filing, data entry, and indexing.
• One year of specialized health information management experience involving medical records terminology and indexing systems.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy to meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Process requests for release of patient information with proper authorization and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide customer service to patients, providers, attorneys, and agencies requesting records, including in person and by phone.
• Prepare records for legal proceedings and assist with documentation or testimony as needed.
• Maintain tracking and documentation of record requests within hospital systems.
• Assist with vital statistics processes, including birth certificates and related docs.

Skills

HIPAA privacy

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital records systems

Job description

Hilo Benioff Medical Center in East Hawaiʻi seeks a Health Information Technician to ensure accurate, secure access to patient information and to support providers, patients, and the legal process.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, processing release requests under HIPAA, assisting with vital statistics, and documenting requests within hospital systems. Pre-employment health requirements apply.