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Huntsville Hospital Health System

CLN HIM Tech - Heart Center Decatur - FT - 1st Shift

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What they do

A Medical Records or Health Information Technician works with data from medical records to process, maintain, compile, analyze and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system and reporting standards

$55,016 / year median in Alabama

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Health Information Technician job duties include but are not limited to knowledge of HIPAA compliance, receiving and fulfilling in-coming medical correspondence/form, calls, request from physicians offices, hospitals and patients, fulfilling incoming medical correspondences from the designated assigned work queues, promptly and efficiently. Reports directly to HIM Manager.
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
Previous experience in Medical Records preferred.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Must have detailed knowledge of current HIPAA compliance rules and guidelines. Must be organized Ability to Multi-task Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records lay-out and terminal digit filing systems, Skill in English grammar adn spelling Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, co-workers, and the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, reports and other correspondence. Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness. About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you'll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes' America's Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region's primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama's Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.
Huntsville Hospital Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more! Learn more about
Huntsville Hospital Health System:
Careers :
https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
Benefits :
https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
Education & Professional Development :
https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
Life In Huntsville :
https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al

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  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Professional Development
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance