Under the supervision of the HIM Coordinator, the Health Information Management Technician II performs a variety of correspondence, document management, archiving, quality assurance/quality control, and data abstraction activities.
Responsibilities include answering phone calls, greeting visitors, taking messages, routing faxes, assisting with paper medical record inventory, purging, and shredding, coordinating release of medical information, filing and retrieving medical records, attaching loose reports to correct charts, maintaining logs and billing systems for PHI charges, and reviewing medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Education and experience
- Associate degree preferred
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least 2 years of experience in a medical record or HIM environment required
- Experience with record/chart analysis and immunization extraction preferred
- HIT or RHIT certification preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted
Skills
- Basic computer literacy and ability to use systems to manage and schedule appointments and access electronic medical record information
- Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills
- Intermediate written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and EHR structure
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Benefits and perks
- Competitive salary range of $25.50 to $31.55 per hour
- Extensive benefits package
- Generous paid time off policy
- Opportunity to work for a large community health organization serving underserved populations
Location
Chula Vista, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago