Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago is building a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area and is focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care and health equity.
The Health Information Technician works under the supervision of a supervisor, manager, or director to organize and maintain patient records using both electronic and paper systems. The role is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and protecting patient health information, ensuring accuracy, quality, and security of records, and collaborating with healthcare providers to update patient information.
Key responsibilities include maintaining patient files, reconciling discharged records, scanning and indexing records, analyzing inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and observation records, entering deficiencies into the electronic abstraction/deficiency module, verifying documentation is properly signed and dated, handling medical records requests, and assisting with training new hires in the HIM department.
Qualifications
- RHIT certification or a degree in Health Information Technology preferred
- High school diploma with at least 3 years of experience in health information or a related field
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology
- Experience in data entry, retrieval, and warehousing
- Ability to use office equipment including telephone, fax machine, copy machine, scanner, and computer
- Strong communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking
- Ability to analyze, coordinate, observe, and make sound decisions
- Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions
Additional notes
- Vaccination for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 year ago