Health Information Technician

Company Name: NJHA-HBS
Job Title: Health Information Technician
Work Setting: Health Information
Job Function: Clerical


Introduction: POSITION TITLE: Health Information Technician

Job Description: Perform clerical medical record functions in accordance with national Health Information Management best practice standards and project guidelines. Responsibilities may include review of patient health records for data abstracting and entry, filing, sorting, indexing & cataloging, purging, assembling and quantitative analysis of medical records for clients. Assists with other temporary health information management staffing assignments associated with the NJHA-HBS HIM programs and services. The ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with clients is essential.

Required Qualifications: High school graduate with experience in health information management or related field. Knowledge of medical record filing systems, familiarity with navigating and locating information within varied electronic medical record systems, ability to read and comprehend basic medical record documentation is required including understanding of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. Good communication skills, detail oriented and data entry skills as well as ability to maintain confidentiality required. Individual should not pose a threat to the health or safety of self or others.

Preferred Qualifications:
Students enrolled in Health Information Technology education programs preferred.

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(2/22/19-5/22/19)