About This Role
This Health Information Management (HIM) Technician role supports hospital operations by focusing on birth certificate processing, accurate patient information entry, medical documentation, and record management. The position also provides administrative support to nursing units and requires at least two years of experience in healthcare administration, medical records, or a related hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients and families with completing birth certificate worksheets and required documentation
- Accurately enter patient and newborn information into the Birth Certificate Manager Program
- Prepare, review, and process birth certificates, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Obtain required signatures and submit completed birth certificates to appropriate authorities
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies
- Assist nursing unit clerks with patient admissions, discharges, and medical chart preparation
- Maintain procedure logs and ensure patient information is accurately recorded
- Support physicians, nurses, patients, and other hospital departments with information and documentation requests
- Assist with communication and coordination between nursing units and hospital departments
- Help coordinate the transportation of laboratory specimens, pathology materials, and X-rays as required
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines
- Perform general administrative, clerical, and data entry duties to support hospital operations
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- Previous experience in a hospital, medical records department, healthcare administration, or health information management environment
- Strong computer skills and accurate data entry abilities
- Experience handling confidential patient information and medical documentation
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with clinical and administrative staff
- Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday
- Have you previously worked in a hospital or healthcare facility?
- Do you have experience processing birth certificates, newborn records, or vital records?
- Do you have experience verifying patient information, maintaining medical charts, and ensuring documentation accuracy?
- Have you assisted with patient admissions, discharges, or nursing unit clerical responsibilities?
Important Details
- Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 12-Week Contract
Application Process
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Medical records, HIM, or hospital administration: 2 years (Required)