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Health Information Services Tech
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What they do
A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$46,652 / year median in Colorado
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Where You'll Work For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Health Information Services Tech, you will manage the day-to-day activities of collecting discharged records, prepping, and scanning them into the electronic medical record (EMR) and/or other designated systems. Every day you will verify correct patient medical record and account numbers, ensure timely scanning so records are accessible for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, and maintain strict privacy and confidentiality of protected health information in adherence to HIM policies. To be successful in this role, you will possess meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information while efficiently managing electronic medical records. Able to perform all entry level function, duties, and tasks in the Health Information Management Department. Demonstrate proficiency of the designated computer systems and the electronic medical record. Accurately prep records for scanning. Collect discharged records. Responsible for data entry, create, and maintain spreadsheets/logs. Meet qualitative and quantitative standards. Job Requirements Required High school diploma or GED Preferred Experience in healthcare Basic computer skills