What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management (HIM) Technician position at Gritman?
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:
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Managing electronic health records (EHR), including scanning, verifying, and indexing documents.
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Processing release of information requests according to policy and privacy standards.
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Supporting audits and medical documentation review processes.
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Assisting with correcting or amending electronic records as needed.
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Providing administrative support for a variety of HIM services.
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Demonstrating excellent customer service through respectful and kind communication.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or customer service setting.
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Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
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Typing speed of 40 WPM and proficiency with 10-key data entry.
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Detail-oriented with good organization and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.
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Familiarity with basic office equipment (fax, scanner, copier, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
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Previous experience with medical records or in a Health Information department.
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Working knowledge of electronic health records systems.
Physical & Environmental Info:
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Primarily a desk-based position with significant computer use.
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Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs (e.g., boxes of records).
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Some walking and light physical activity required.
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Work environment includes frequent interaction with staff, patients, and vendors.
