Health Information Technician II; Temporary w​/REC NO: KCH

DATE POSTED: 8/13/2024

JOB TITLE:
Health Information Technician II (Temporary w/Benefits)

RECRUITMENT NO: KCH 24-167

JOB LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – Health Information Management

SALARY RANGE: $3,768/month (SR13, BU03) + an additional $200/month Shortage Differential

JOB DUTIES
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This position is responsible for independently performing the para-professional functions in a health information department which include but not limited to assembling and analyzing medical records for completeness and accuracy, assisting customers with requesting release of information, and performing other related duties as required in accordance with established HIM and Medical Staff procedures. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

Education :

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Medical Records Experience
  :
  Two (2) years of experience in a health information management department of a hospital or allied medical care facility, or in an allied health or medical program (e.g., nursing unit, admissions dept., clinic, etc.), which included such duties as filing medical records, posting data onto medical records, cross-indexing data, compiling numerical data from medical records or reports, typing/transcribing medical reports, and work of a comparable nature.
  
  The experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, office practices and procedures pertinent to medical records processing and maintenance, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to perform arithmetic computations, follow oral and written instructions, operate various kinds of office equipment and deal tactfully and effectively with others.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One (1) year experience in a health information management department of a hospital or allied medical care facility which involved the performance of paraprofessional health information management work requiring knowledge of the nature and uses of medical records, medical terminology and established health information management classification, coding, filing and indexing systems; and the ability to analyze and file medical records and prepare reports and summaries from medical records.

LICENSE REQUIRED
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• None required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
:

• None required

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of:
  Nature and uses of medical records; medical terminology; established medical record classification, coding, filing and indexing systems; office practices and procedures; use and care of office machines.
• Ability to:
  Analyze and file medical records; prepare reports and summaries from medical records; perform arithmetic computations; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate a typewriter and other office machines; follow oral and written instructions. Certain positions in this class may require that candidates take dictation at the rate of 90 words per minute and transcribe such dictation accurately.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily. Disabilities in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification.
  
  Those who demonstrate that they are capable of performing the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

Required Forms & Documentation: Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., official transcript or degree) to be given credit for education and/or experience. A…