PRIMARY FUNTIONS

The Health Information Management Technician maintains files or medical records for organization's patients and compiles statistics for use in reports and surveys.

Complies with department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, Safety and Infection Control, all and Federal and State of Nebraska regulation related to the performance of CCCH operations and requirements of the Compliance Program. Participates in professional growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

• 1-2 years medical experience preferred

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and core values

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Evidence of good grooming, professional manner and conduct

Ability to exercise professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others

Communicates effectively both orally and written to all disciplines

Possesses ability to make independent decisions and changes

Demonstrates teaching skills, understanding and language skills

Exhibits excellent telephone and computer skills/knowledge

Proper use of the EMR

Serve as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers

Actively participate in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the duties of the job

Able to operates all equipment correctly and safely

Participate in QA programs, as needed

Practices Standard Precautions

Ability to sit, stand, bends and lift as job requires with the possibility of prolonged standing

Able to adjust to frequent interruptions

Risk of exposure to infectious waste and diseases

Attends and participates in department designated meetings

Able to performs other related duties as assigned

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES 

Responds to requests for information from files according to established policies and procedures

Scans materials or copies records, and examines materials for legibility

Selects and packages files for movement, transfer, and permanent storage

Operates computer to process, store and retrieve health information

Assists HIM Manager in research as needed

Prepares input for computerized medical information systems and for processing vital statistics, insurance, and other forms and documents