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Health Info Mngmt Service Tech

Encompass HealthAugusta, Georgia
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The HIMS Technician compiles, processes, and maintains records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. The position processes, maintains, compiles, and reports patient information for health requirements and standards.

Job Code : 100153

Qualifications

License or Certification :

  • Registered Health Information (RHIT) preferred

Education, Training and Years of Experience :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Graduate of accredited Medical Record Technology College or vocational school preferred
  • Minimum three years of hospital HIMS experience preferred in lieu of certification
  • Knowledge of medical terminology required
  • One year data entry experience preferred

    • Machines, Equipment Used :

  • General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer, scanner

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
  • Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds.

    • Compliance :

  • Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
  • Maintains current licensure and / or certifications, if applicable.

    • Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
  • Ability to work independently without supervision.

    • Environmental Conditions :

  • Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
  • Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
  • Handicapped accessible.
  • May work under stressful circumstances at times.

    • Proficiency or Productivity Standards :

  • Meets established attendance standards.
  • Adheres to hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge.
  • May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
  • May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts.
  • Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
  • May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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