About this role
Employment Type
Part timeShift
Description
Posting Job Description
- scriptionMission Statement:·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Vision:·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values:·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.POSITION SUMMARY:
Reviews/analyzes/abstracts/releases information in the medical records, using pre-established criteria and complex regulatory standards. Works with technical systems requiring a high level of computer literacy.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Accredited Record Technician preferred. High school graduate or equivalent, medical secretarial or health information education a plus. One to two years experience in a Medical Record Department.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of office equipment, i.e. FAX, copy machine, microfilm reader/printers and multi-line phones. Formal or working knowledge of PC applications, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as good interpersonal skills required. Customer service orientated.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS
Office setting – Exposure Class I. Limited exposure to situations, which could cause serious illness or injury.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Light work: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying. Exposure to CRT and repetitive motions.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors and various regulatory and professional agency staff.
SUPERVISED BY
Manager/Coordinator
SUPERVISES
N/A
CAREER PATH
Health Information Support Specialist.
General Performance Criteria: Health Information Technician
Expectations
Exceeds Meet Below
- Organize, analyze and evaluate health information according to established policy/procedures and regulatory standards.
- Collect, abstract and retrieve health information from both the medical record and secondary sources.
- Process requests for health information.
- Compile and utilize statistics.
- Performs clerical tasks.
- Interacts with Medical and Clinical Services staff in a positive and professional manner.
- Adheres to established hospital policy and procedure related to job function.
- Maintains confidentiality related to patients, staff and visitors.
- Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
: Pay Range: $16.70-$21.60 based on experience and location
- Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.