Health Information Technician II
| Company | Oklahoma State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Bartlesville, OK, USA |
| Salary | $40627.85 – $40627.85 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Two years of experience in the medical records field
- Eligibility for registration with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Five years of experience working with patient records in a medical setting such as a hospital, state institution, medical clinic or a physician’s office
Responsibilities
- Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy and refers incomplete or inaccurate reports to appropriate staff for correction
- Prepares statistical, case and other types of reports
- Prepares materials and forms and gathers all pertinent information and data for admissions and discharges
- Ensures all data is properly coded
- Abstracts charts and other patient data in order to respond to requests for information on patients; may make determinations on what materials can legally be released
- Assists in the development of medical records policies and procedures
- Reviews existing policies and procedures to ensure they are in compliance with federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations and policies
- Insures the security and confidentiality of patient medical records
- May supply requested information to courts and other judicial inquiries
Preferred Qualifications
- Accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Technician (RHIT)
- Eligibility for registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)