What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Health Information Technician - Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City position at Mercy?
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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
The Advanced Health Information Management Technician is responsible for overseeing the organization, maintenance, and security of patient health information within healthcare organizations. This role requires expertise in health information management systems, data analysis, and compliance regulations to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of health records. The technician will also train and mentor all new HIM coworkers in all functional areas.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 2 years in HIM/medical records; 1 year experience with Release of Information, Master Patient Index, and/or Analysis. 4 years' prior HIM experience in an acute care medical record department preferred. 2 years' experience in Release of Information, Master Patient Index, or Analysis role in an acute care setting preferred.
- Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology.
- Preferred Education: Associate degree or Bachelor degree in Health Information or related field.
- Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, and/or CHDA.
- Other:
- Self-starting, highly motivated, and organized individual capable of making quick, informed decisions.
- Adaptable to changing needs and dynamics, with the ability to perform repetitive tasks and work on a computer for extended periods.
- Possesses intermediate skills in analysis, problem-solving, data analysis, and research, with strong attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough reviews ensuring compliance with health information management standards.
- Possesses strong technical skills, including advanced computer proficiency and expertise in review functions, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, EHR systems, health records, coding/billing, and document scanning.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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