Health Information Technician

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Job description

_ WE ARE HIRING! _

Are you interested in a job where you assist people of diverse socioeconomic, racial and cultural backgrounds, in order to improve their health and well-being? Are you excited to work for a non-profit organization that deeply values its staff, and offers great benefits? Do you have medical records administration and releasing experience?

If you can answer YES! to all of the above questions, then this might be the job for you! Read on to learn more

American Indian Health & Services offers a fantastic, well-rounded employee benefits package for full-time employees, including:

- 14 paid holidays per year
- 5.5 hours per pay period of accrued PTO
- 100% employer paid employee-only medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance (eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire)
- 401k plan with 4% employer matching contribution (eligible after 90 days)
- Paid AAA membership (eligible after 90 days)

_ WHAT WOULD I BE DOING AT THIS JOB? _

We are seeking an experienced individual to work full time (40 hours weekly Monday-Friday) in the medical records department of our healthcare center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and skills in medical records, and be a Registered Health Information Technician. This is an onsite only position, and remote work will not be considered.

The Health Information Technician (HIT) is primarily responsible for management of patients' health care records. The Health Information Technician collects, compiles, processes and makes available to authorized users health records. The HIT prioritizes, locates, pulls, assembles, electronically tracks, and appropriately transports records requested by authorized users in accordance with established standards. HIT will take an active role in the effective development and utilization of the electronic record management system. HIT will have the responsibility of day to day scanning of health record documents into the AIH&S computerized record management system. There are four (4) areas of focus for the AIHS Health Information Technician:

1. Health Record Management & Release of Information
2. Scan & Import records
3. Patient Portal
4. Health Information Exchange

_ WHO WOULD I BE WORKING FOR? _

American Indian Health & Services is a Santa Barbara based, non-profit organization where we provide quality medical, dental, pediatric and behavioral health services to all members of our community. Founded in 1994, our community clinic has served the Central-Coast's healthcare needs for over twenty five years. Our patient-centered medical home model organizes primary care in a manner that emphasizes care coordination and communication between the patient and provider and outside specialists. We cultivate more engaging patient relationships and achieve better health outcomes by putting patients' needs first. Our doctors are leading the way in providing higher quality care at lower costs, and improving overall experience in primary healthcare.

_ WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED? _

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of healthcare operations
3. Knowledge and experience with document imaging best practices and standards
4. Excellent telephone and communication skills. Must be polite and helpful at all times. Must demonstrate superior professionalism when dealing with clients, staff, and third parties.
5. The ability to read, write and speak English (Spanish also is preferred)
6. Experience with Electronic Health/Medical Records processes and procedures
7. Experience with an electronic health record system required
8. College courses in Health Information Science preferred.
9. Minimum two years experience in a medical records clinic setting
10. Registered Health Information Technician preferred

_ IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY! _

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:
Medical Records Release: 2 years (Required)

Language:
Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:
RHIT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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