Minimum Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required for permanent employment at HRMC.
- Must possess at least the basic skills/knowledge in the following areas:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Computer Keyboarding
- Document Software Programs
- Some college background is preferred in health information technology or medical field
Minimum Work Experience:
- One (1) year prior health information management experience, preferably, in an acute care setting
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
The following minimal qualifications/traits are required to be an employee of HRMC in the Health Information Management File Clerk category:
- Excellent organizational, analytical and verbal and written (English language) communication skills
- Possess a high level of integrity, ethics, and quality work habits
- Requires the ability to use office machinery to process information, i.e. copiers, scanners, printers, and fax machines.
- Requires the ability to sit and maintain focused concentration for long periods of time
- Requires close mental and visual attention to work processes
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA and State laws as they pertain to protected health information
- Must have excellent customer service skills
- Must be comfortable in and familiar with the electronic work environment:
- Commonly utilized software applications
- Research information via electronic medical record
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision within guidelines provided
- Ability to work well with others, using tact and diplomacy to deal with physicians, employees, and public.
- Ability to work well with attorneys, state, and government agencies
- Professional appearance and behavior
- Possess ability to handle stressful situations
- Must be quality conscious, dependable, and flexible
- Requires the ability to lift, reach and bend
- Maintains the confidentiality and privacy of protected health information