What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHR Technician - Per Diem/Temporary position at Barlow Respiratory Hospital?
Job Summary:
Ensures that all chart requests are processed as requested. Checks medical records for completeness and follows up to obtain required documentation. Pulls and files records as necessary.
Experience, Education and Licensure Required:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- One year of related health information management or specific relevant training and education in a Health Information Technology (HIT) program in a hospital or healthcare experience.
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification (RHIT) is helpful.
- Experience with health information (HI) medical records department operations in an acute care setting, preferred.
- General office, intermediate to advanced computer skills, medical terminology, customer service, verbal and written communication, and attention to detail skills required.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality.
- General office, computer skills, medical terminology, customer service, verbal and written communication, and attention to detail skills required.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain electronic health records (EHR) systems to ensure accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Assist in the organization and retrieval of medical records, utilizing medical terminology effectively.
- Collaborate with medical office staff to streamline processes and improve patient care.
- Provide support in training staff on EHR systems and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards in all record-keeping activities.
- Experience with Health Information (HI) Medical Records department operations in acute care setting, preferred.
- Experience with prepping scanning, analyzing clinical documentation, release of information, data abstraction.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $22.23 - $26.78 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90026: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27