Health Information Technician, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the conversion of the paper medical record into electronic format by using problem-solving skills involving complex job tasks, policies and procedures, and departmental guidelines. The position requires follow up skills to secure missing documentation in either paper or electronic form, in order to successfully scan and upload the medical record into electronic format without loss of data. Tasks would include data entry, scanning into high production scanners, basic maintenance and trouble shooting of the scanning hardware. The position requires the ability to apply judgment, analysis, and discernment regarding the decisions of if, how, and where a document is to be prepped, scanned, and indexed into the permanent legal medical record. The position requires the ability to validate the quality and inclusion of the scanned documents into the permanent legal health record. The ability to handle multiple tasks and changing job assignments within the department is required with same skill set. Knowledge of the scanning application and Health Information processes is mandatory.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

Computer, scanning and office experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Completion of clerical test required. Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the Medical Staff, peers and supervisors, and other internal and external customers. Ability to communicate and articulate effectively (oral and writing). A Detail-focused individual with the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and cooperatively within a team environment. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to analyze and set priorities; make important and effective decisions in support of HIM processes, and follow established Departmental policies and procedures and ability to respond quickly to customer needs. Ability to assess, prioritize, analyze and efficiently resolve problematic situations and prioritize, while maintaining a professional customer focused/friendly demeanor.

Job Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $18.82 - $23.53 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.