Health Information Technician -Pittsburg

MHM Support Services; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Health Information Technician position is responsible for processing PHI requests in compliance with regulations and supporting providers with documentation. You will manage scanned records to ensure quality and productivity standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and medical terminology knowledge, with RHIT/RHIA certification preferred; on-site work and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and medical terminology knowledge.
• Experience in HIM/medical records or related field is preferred.
• RHIT or RHIA certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processes and fulfills requests for protected health information (PHI) in compliance with regulations.
• Addresses provider questions regarding documentation and basic chart corrections.
• Manages scanned medical records to meet quality and productivity standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

EHR terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology

Some college preferred

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

RHIT or RHIA (Certification)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Health Information Technician processes and fulfills requests for protected health information (PHI) in compliance with regulations, aiming to enhance requester experience. The role addresses the provider questions regarding documentation and basic chart corrections. The role also involves managing scanned medical records to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology.

Experience: 1 year in HIM/medical records department or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Some college preferred.

Experience: 2 years in an acute care medical records department; 1 year experience in Release of Information or Analysis role in an acute care setting.

Certification

RHIT or RHIA

Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated and organized problem solver with analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Proficient in medical record regulatory requirements, research, computer skills, Microsoft Office, medical terminology, and EHR terminology.
• Adaptable to changing needs and dynamics, with the ability to perform repetitive tasks and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Possesses strong computer skills, as well as intermediate skills in analysis, problem-solving, and research, with strong attention to detail.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.