About this role
Job Summary:
Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated HIM Technician to join our Health Information Management team! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting, supporting both patient care and clinical operations through accurate documentation and recordkeeping. This is a full-time position with minimal work experience requirements.
What You'll Do:
As an HIM Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring medical records are complete, accurate, and handled with the utmost confidentiality. You'll assist physicians, patients, and staff by:
• Managing electronic health records (EHR), including scanning, verifying, and indexing documents.
• Processing release of information requests according to policy and privacy standards.
• Supporting audits and medical documentation review processes.
• Assisting with correcting or amending electronic records as needed.
• Providing administrative support for a variety of HIM services.
• Demonstrating excellent customer service through respectful and kind communication.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or customer service setting.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Typing speed of 40 WPM and proficiency with 10-key data entry.
• Detail-oriented with good organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment (fax, scanner, copier, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
• Previous experience with medical records or in a Health Information department.
• Working knowledge of electronic health records systems.
Physical & Environmental Info:
• Primarily a desk-based position with significant computer use.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs (e.g., boxes of records).
• Some walking and light physical activity required.
• Work environment includes frequent interaction with staff, patients, and vendors.