Job Description

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Department: Health Information Management

Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

The function of the HIM Technician is to demonstrate competency in both quality and productivity for their assigned base job, demonstrate competency in the electronic record processing (bookmarks, scanning, quality checks). Must demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA guidelines in regard to record release. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Successfully pass the Level II competency skills test to show basic understanding of functions of HIM Clerk core job duties with 100% accuracy within 1 year required.
• Basic typing/computer course preferred
• Medical terminology and/or anatomy course preferred

Licensure:

• None

Experience:

• Three (3) years HIM experience preferred
• Electronic Health Record Specialist preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Operates office equipment, including fax machines, copier, computer terminals, lab printer, fiche machine and microfilm equipment.

2. Operates all health data software currently used in our electronic record process, record retrieval and record tracking.

3. Answers telephone and completes written requests for information as per procedure.

4. Prepare electronic documents for audits or record release by printing or copying to a CD.

5. Complete productivity and goal sheets as directed.

6. Assists in management of portal and responsible for working with clients in setting up portal and resolving their issues.

7. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.