Health Information Technician
$37,398–$56,098 year
On-siteLynchburg, Virginia, United States or Westchester, Florida, United States
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States or Westchester, Florida, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$37,398–$56,098 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Coordinate departmental objectives by monitoring medical records work queues, processing imaging requests, and managing patient and staff messages within EPIC. Ensure compliance with HIPAA and federal regulations while handling chart corrections, merging, and data abstraction for revenue cycle management. Collaborate with providers, staff, and practice managers to complete pending documentation and address outstanding encounters efficiently. Assist with release of information requests, insurance audits, and patient correspondence as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to understand HIPAA, with the ability to release records as requested
- Working knowledge, understanding, and completion of chart merging, chart corrections, and researching chart issues
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to review documents and scan into the correct patient's chart
- Ability to transcribe/compose letters for patients per providers and clinical team member requests
- Abide by Federals laws, Rules, and Regulations surrounding PHI, HIPAA, release of information, confidentiality and protection of patient records
- Willingness to cross-train and work across the department to assist others
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently with effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in SharePoint and outlook
- High proficiency with electronic health record systems, EPIC
- Flexible, resourceful, and a proactive troubleshooter
- Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through, working on multiple tasks simultaneously, and setting priorities effectively
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