What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Technician -FT, Days position at Mercy?
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Performs one or more of duties listed below, assisting with health information management.Position Details:
Location
Mercy Hospital Southeast
1701 Lacey Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Hours/Schedule
Full-Time (40-hrs per week)
Days 8:00am-4:30PM
Education
•High school diploma or equivalent required.
•Some college preferred.
Competencies
•Attention to detail.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•Self-starting, independent individual.
•Highly motivated and organized problem solver.
Experience
• HIM/Medical Records: Minimum 1 year in HIM/medical records or related fields
• Medical Record Regulatory Requirements: Working Knowledge Required
• Analytical Skills: Intermediate required
• Problem Solving Skills: Intermediate required
• Data Analysis Skills: Basic required
• Research Skills: Basic required
• Computer Skills: Intermediate required
• Microsoft Office: Working knowledge required
• Knowledge of the Health Record: Working knowledge required
• Medical Terminology: Preferred
• EHR Terminology: Basic Required
• Scanning Documents: Preferred
• Coding/Billing Knowledge: N/A
• Preferred Licensure: RHIT or RHIA
• Preferred HIM Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in an acute care medical records department; Minimum 1 year experience in ROI or Analysis role in an acute care setting
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.