HIM Technician Clerk
Macon County General Hospital, Lafayette, TN, United States
Full Time, Lafayette, TN, US
Salary Range: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour
Job Title
HIM Technician/Clerk
Department
Health Information Management
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the daily processing of medical records which includes scanning paper medical records into the EMR, preparing scanned records for storage, assisting in maintaining accurate MPI, validating interfaced reports into EMR, verifying successful transmission of auto‑faxed reports, assisting with release of information, answering and assisting with phone calls, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
N/A
Education:
Minimum high school diploma or GED. Medical terminology preferred.
Experience:
Previous clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or medical office setting. Proficient computer/keyboarding skills, faxing, filing, scanning, copying, and telephone etiquette. Three months on‑job training provided.
Special qualifications:
Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to manage quality, accuracy, and timeliness of documents. Strict confidentiality, HIPAA compliance. Dependable with strong work ethic, quick learner, works independently, and interacts courteously with physicians, patient care team, and the public. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Able to sit for long periods. Able to work under pressure with time constraints.
Degree of Supervision Required
Minimum; incumbent works well independently.
Working Conditions
Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:
Exposure to chemicals: None
Exposure to blood or body fluids: None
Exposure to extreme conditions (hot or cold): None
Exposure to communicable diseases: None
Exposure to gases: None
Exposure to unprotected heights: None
Exposure to moving mechanical parts: None
Exposure to CRT monitor: None
Exposure to electric shock: None
Exposure to repetitive motions: None
Exposure to x‑ray electromagnetic energy: None
Exposure to high‑pitched noises: None
Exposure to sharp objects: None
Physical Requirements
Constant: sitting, seeing, hearing, finger dexterity. Frequent: standing, walking, talking. Use of arms, legs, and back to carry and file medical records. Occasional: bending, lifting, pulling, or pushing 2‑40 pounds.
Full‑time Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
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Salary Range: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour
Job Title
HIM Technician/Clerk
Department
Health Information Management
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the daily processing of medical records which includes scanning paper medical records into the EMR, preparing scanned records for storage, assisting in maintaining accurate MPI, validating interfaced reports into EMR, verifying successful transmission of auto‑faxed reports, assisting with release of information, answering and assisting with phone calls, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
N/A
Education:
Minimum high school diploma or GED. Medical terminology preferred.
Experience:
Previous clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or medical office setting. Proficient computer/keyboarding skills, faxing, filing, scanning, copying, and telephone etiquette. Three months on‑job training provided.
Special qualifications:
Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to manage quality, accuracy, and timeliness of documents. Strict confidentiality, HIPAA compliance. Dependable with strong work ethic, quick learner, works independently, and interacts courteously with physicians, patient care team, and the public. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Able to sit for long periods. Able to work under pressure with time constraints.
Degree of Supervision Required
Minimum; incumbent works well independently.
Working Conditions
Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:
Exposure to chemicals: None
Exposure to blood or body fluids: None
Exposure to extreme conditions (hot or cold): None
Exposure to communicable diseases: None
Exposure to gases: None
Exposure to unprotected heights: None
Exposure to moving mechanical parts: None
Exposure to CRT monitor: None
Exposure to electric shock: None
Exposure to repetitive motions: None
Exposure to x‑ray electromagnetic energy: None
Exposure to high‑pitched noises: None
Exposure to sharp objects: None
Physical Requirements
Constant: sitting, seeing, hearing, finger dexterity. Frequent: standing, walking, talking. Use of arms, legs, and back to carry and file medical records. Occasional: bending, lifting, pulling, or pushing 2‑40 pounds.
Full‑time Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
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