Health Information Technician 1 (H)

Core Job Functions

• Makes sure records are available in a timely manner to patients and providers.
• Ensures integrity of the record.
• Works both individually and collaboratively.
• Communicates effectively with other team members.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Maintains daily workflow, ensuring documents are acquired, prepared, and scanned in a timely manner.
• Retrieves prior day discharge/visit documentation from assigned units on a daily basis.
• 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.
• Scan documents and images into our Electronic Health System.
• Index documents to correct patient, encounter, and document type.
• Achieves and maintains departmental quality and productivity expectations.

Qualifications

• CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

Job Status: Full time