Employment Type : Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS Equal Opportunity Employer
Under the administrative direction of the HIM Manager, serves as the key liaison and coordinator for the development and operation of the quality management work of the department for the EHR. Responsible for support functions for the HIM department, including preparing and processing all medical record documents for permanent storage in the electronic record. In addition, this individual takes primary responsibility for implementing and collecting necessary data upon the request of the HIM Manager to manage health information procedures required by the regulatory, network, hospital, department and corporate requirements. Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for the electronic health record within the facility. Prepares reports as assigned. Serves as liaison within the facility and network.
Experience/Education:
Minimum of high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) and 1 year of experience in Health Information Management preferred with emphasis in computer applications; experience with an electronic patient record system preferred.
Or
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Information Management or related field.
Certifications/Registrations:
Current enrollment or completion in the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Program a plus. A background in the use of medical terminology for the assigned area is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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