What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management (HIM) Technician position at Gritman Medical Center?
Job Summary:
Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated HIM Technician to join our Health Information Management team! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting, supporting both patient care and clinical operations through accurate documentation and recordkeeping. This is a full-time position with minimal work experience requirements.
What You'll Do:
As an HIM Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring medical records are complete, accurate, and handled with the utmost confidentiality. You'll assist physicians, patients, and staff by:
Managing electronic health records (EHR), including scanning, verifying, and indexing documents.
Processing release of information requests according to policy and privacy standards.
Supporting audits and medical documentation review processes.
Assisting with correcting or amending electronic records as needed.
Providing administrative support for a variety of HIM services.
Demonstrating excellent customer service through respectful and kind communication.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or customer service setting.
Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
Typing speed of 40 WPM and proficiency with 10-key data entry.
Detail-oriented with good organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.
Familiarity with basic office equipment (fax, scanner, copier, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
Previous experience with medical records or in a Health Information department.
Working knowledge of electronic health records systems.
Physical & Environmental Info:
Primarily a desk-based position with significant computer use.
Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs (e.g., boxes of records).
Some walking and light physical activity required.
Work environment includes frequent interaction with staff, patients, and vendors.
