health information management technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Abstract, assemble and analyze clinical data and related demographic information from health records according to established policies and procedures
• Classify and code diseases according to an established classification system
• Collect, code, cross-reference and store health records and related information
• Operate information systems to maintain indexes for classification systems and to manage and retrieve health records information
• Prepare medical, social and administrative statistics
• Supervise other health information management technicians and related workers
• Classify, code, cross-reference, log and store records
• Compile statistics and reports on activities within records management services
• Provide job training and support
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Maintain, update and manage health information databases
• Complete insurance and other claim forms
• Calculate billing charges
• Book appointments
• Operate database management systems to analyze data

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan