Health Information Technician - Full Time

About This Role

The Health Information Technician is responsible for recovering, scanning, and electronically documenting medical records from various provider offices and facilities. This role involves using computer and scanning equipment to accurately transfer data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

• Convert visual and textual records and documents into electronic images using a scanner
• Provide efficient and timely scanning of documents containing patient health information to designated work folders for import into the EMR
• Understand the importance of compliance with HIPAA rules and regulations
• Provide accurate and efficient importing of scanned patient health information, with attention to detail in assigning document type and document summary information
• Preload clinical information from paper charts to the EMR system
• Process all release of information for medical records, ensuring appropriate signatures have been received
• Ensure that release of information charges are assessed appropriately based on the type of request (attorney, SSI, etc.)
• Ensure that requests from other medical providers are processed immediately
• Ensure that all physicians receive returned medical tests and all other pertinent medical information on a daily basis
• Process both incoming and outgoing mail on a daily basis, including date stamping and distributing to the appropriate department or personnel
• Attend required in-service and departmental meetings

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
• Prefer one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

• A majority of time on the job will be spent sitting with occasional walking, sitting, and/or stooping
• At times this position may require weight to be lifted up to 15 pounds
• The following types of vision are required: close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

About the Company

As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), the company serves all people with quality healthcare, dignity, and respect. It envisions a seamless health care delivery system that is proactively responsible for the medical, dental, and psychosocial needs of underserved individuals, children, and families residing in Kalamazoo County.