Health Information Technician (Medical Records)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) to analyze, abstract, maintain, extract, and compile information from health records under supervision.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and health records, with growth through GS-4 to GS-7 grades. Qualifications include an associates or bachelor's degree in HIT/HIM or related field with required coursework, and the ability to communicate with internal and

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and health records.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience or education meeting the basic MRT HIT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, abstract, maintain, extract and compile information from health records under supervision.
• Ensure health record documentation guidelines and industry standards are followed.
• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate health information management processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Health information software

Health records knowledge

Prioritization & time management

Medical terminology & anatomy

Education

Associate degree in health information technology/health information management

Bachelor's degree in health information management or related with 24 sem hrs HIT/HIM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electronic health records

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) to analyze, abstract, maintain, extract, and compile information from health records under supervision.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and health records, with growth through GS-4 to GS-7 grades. Qualifications include an associates or bachelor's degree in HIT/HIM or related field with required coursework, and the ability to communicate with internal and