Allied Health - Health Information Technician
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding -
Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration
Profession: Health Information Technician
Specialty: Staff Augmentation
Duration: Long-Term Assignment
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Experience: Minimum of 3 courses or 9 months of experience in records management; 1 course or 3 months of experience in medical terminology; 1 course or 3 months of experience in typing, or equivalent experience.
License: None Required
Certifications: CPR certification preferred
Must-Have:- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience with Electronic Health Records is a significant advantage
- Strong administrative and front office skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to walk long distances
Description:
Compiles health information by reviewing, cataloging, and checking medical reports for completeness.
Organizes medical reports for placement in files.
Reviews charts to ensure all reports and signatures are present.
Types health information forms by preparing charts for new admissions, filling out forms, and preparing requests for specific reports or certificates.
Compiles and types statistical reports such as daily and monthly census, admissions, discharges, or length of stay.
Files reports into health information records, records information in logs, and retrieves health information records in the filing system.
Provides information from health information records after determining the appropriateness of requests.
Coordinates with other departments concerning health information records procedures.
Knowledge of health information technology and regulations governing medical record keeping is required.
Includes understanding confidentiality of patient information and medical terminology.
Skill in using a typewriter or word processor and calculator is necessary.
Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within a familiar context is essential.
Must be able to write routine business letters, evaluations, or records following standard procedures.
Proofreading medical reports and recognizing errors is a critical skill needed for this role.
Recognizing when medical records information is missing and gathering, collating, and classifying information about data is required.
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