AddressHealthcare organizations must have a health record that is created and maintained to meet the requirements of a legal business record. It must be maintained in a manner consistent with state and federal requirements. Health Information Management (HIM) professionals are charged with reconciling health records, as well as certifying them as accurate and complete. Proper management of corrections made within the health record is imperative to maintaining the best quality and integrity of information possible for patient safety.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Associate degree, Health Information Technology (HIT) or other health related degree equivalent, preferred.
- Two to three (2-3) years of experience working in a Health Information Management/ Medical Record office with electronic Medical Records.
- Experience working with physicians.
- Experience with computers.
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
- Must be able to demonstrate extremely strong customer service skills.
- Customers include, but are not limited to: Physicians, Senior Leadership, Intradepartmental Personnel, Employees.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Work independently or in a team setting.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), desired.
