Health Information Technician I - Medical Records

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a health information management department of a hospital or allied medical care facility, or in an allied health or medical program.
• Experience must include duties such as filing medical records, posting data onto medical records, cross-indexing data, compiling numerical data from medical records or reports, typing medical reports, or similar work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, office practices and procedures pertinent to medical records processing and maintenance, and common office equipment.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations, follow oral and written instructions, operate various office equipment, and deal tactfully and effectively with others.
• No certification required.
• No licensure required.

Knowledge and Abilities

• General knowledge of the nature and uses of medical records.
• Medical terminology.
• Health information management classification, coding, filing, and indexing systems.
• Office practices and procedures.
• Use and care of office machines.
• Health Information Management guidelines and HIPAA laws.
• Ability to analyze and file medical records, prepare reports and summaries, understand and apply HIM policies and standards, and operate a typewriter, computer, and other office machines.

Additional Information

• Permanent position.
• Full-time employment (1.00 FTE).
• May require work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Pre-employment physical examination required, including drug screening and other regulatory medical requirements.
• Background and credentialing checks may be required.
• Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.