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Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.

Health Information Technician

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Auxier, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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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

$56,604 / year median in Kentucky

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages incoming digital faxes, including requests for medication refills, discharge summaries (hospitals, emergency department visits, and inpatient stays) and requests from durable medical equipment companies. Reviews faxes and assigns them to applicable patient record by category of information. Forwards faxes to nursing or appropriate provider. Performs referral tracking functions, which include making appointments, sending requests for records, sending follow-up letters and changing the status of the referral. Other duties and responsibilities as directed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least three (3) years of health information experience, or an associate's degree and two (2) years of health information experience. Health care experience may include medical records, clinical care, or information technology. A certification or associate's degree in a health care field is desirable. Specialized training in the acquisition, transmission, storage, and retrieval of health care information is required.