Health Information Technician ; H

Core Job Functions

• Duties include making sure that records are available in a timely manner to patients and providers and ensuring integrity of the record.

• The technician must have the ability to work both individually and collaboratively, as well as effectively communicate with other team members.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Maintains daily workflow, ensuring that documents are acquired, prepared, and scanned in a timely and efficient manner to avoid delay in availability to the Electronic Health Record.

• Retrieves prior day discharge/visit documentation from assigned units on a daily basis in an expedient, efficient manner, and places the records in the appropriate area for reconciliation and prepping.

• Receive and process patient records following discharge. Prep all documents received by removing staples, paper clips, sticky notes, rubber bands. Torn documents are taped; loose edges are taped down; poor-quality originals are stamped as such. Prepares all documents in number order.

• Copy severely damaged documents so that they can go through scanning process without difficulty.

• Scan documents and images into our Electronic Health System.

• Index documents to correct patient, encounter, and document type.

• Ensure timely processing of electronic files from multifunction devices or email according to procedures.

• Able to provide coverage to at least 1 Satellite facility.

• Achieves and maintains departmental quality and productivity expectations.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Preferred Registered Health Information Administration or Technician (RHIA or RHIT)

• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience

• Microsoft Office applications

• Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

• Computer proficiency

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

• Basic computer knowledge

• Ability to speak, read, write and to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must possess a high accuracy rate and organizational skills, as well as computer skills. Proficient in typing and spelling.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements and patient confidentiality.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff