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Hoag Health System
HIM Technician II: Medical Records
Career Insights for Medical Records / Health Information Technician
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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
$66,036 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Health Information Management Technician II processes health information under the direction of the HIM Manager or designated supervisor which includes but is not limited to: pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR Answers telephone and responds according to department policy Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department Meets quality and/or productivity expectations Performs other duties as assigned Additional duties may include: accurately analyze records for deficiencies manage all aspects of the clerical transcription process works various work queues in the EMR Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required One year of clerical experience required including working with calculations and phone systems Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required One year of medical record experience required Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred