HIM TECHNICIAN CERT

MCKENZIE HEALTH SYSTEM; Sandusky (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie Health System in Sandusky, MI is seeking a HIM Technician with a CERT to perform daily assembly and analysis of inpatient and outpatient records under the HIM Department Manager. You will maintain information integrity by scanning and retrieving confidential records and handling release of information requests.

The role requires high school graduation, medical terminology knowledge, proficiency with EMR software and MS Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalency is required.
• Medical Terminology course is required.
• Anatomy and physiology course is preferred.
• Proficiency in software applications including EMR, Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
• One year experience in Health Care HIM preferred.

Skills

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Medical Terminology course

Anatomy & Physiology course

HIT Certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

HIM TECHNICIAN CERT

MEDICAL RECORDS Full Time Sandusky, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1097

DEPARTMENT: Heath Information Management

STATUS: Full-Time: 40 hours per week

HOURS: Day shift. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands; Low census may be utilized in accordance with hospital policy.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Health Information Management Department Manager, assembles and analyzes inpatient and outpatient records daily, maintains health information management integrity through scanning and retrieving confidential patient records; answers telephone and responds to customer requests; Performs release of information requests as well as various other clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 1. High School Graduate or equivalency, required.
• 2. Certification in HIT, preferred.
• 2. Medical Terminology course, required.
• 3. Anatomy and physiology course, preferred.
• 5. Proficiency in software applications that include, but are not limited to EMR software application, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, required.
• 6. One year previous experience in Health Care HIM Department, preferred.
• 7. Demonstrates ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, providers, and all other hospital support personnel.
• 8. Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining a hospital-wide perspective and serving on department/hospital committee.
• 9. Influences the direction of HIM services by maintaining a positive perspective/attitude.
• 10. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of health information management services.
• 11. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of medical record principles and practices of HIM.
• 12. Demonstrated accuracy in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• 13. Ability to file numerically and alphabetically.

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer: McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.