Health Information Technician

At BJC HealthCare, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. We are currently seeking an experienced Health Information Technician to join our team.The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of medical records processes and procedures, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret complex medical data. They will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving skills. In addition, they will possess excellent communication and customer service skills.The Health Information Technician is responsible for maintaining patient medical records and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of the records. They will be responsible for collecting, organizing, coding, and storing medical documents to ensure that accurate medical information is readily available to providers and other authorized personnel. The Health Information Technician will also provide direct support to medical staff and administrative personnel to ensure that all documentation meets legal, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.We are looking for someone who is passionate about healthcare and making a difference in the lives of our patients. If you have the qualifications listed below, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities of a Health Information Technician:

1. Maintain patient medical records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of the records.
2. Collect, organize, code, and store medical documents.
3. Ensure medical information is readily available to providers and other authorized personnel.
4. Provide direct support to medical staff and administrative personnel.
5. Ensure all documentation meets legal, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.
6. Analyze and interpret complex medical data.
7. Utilize strong problem-solving skills.
8. Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Health Information Technician in St. Louis, MO, USA is $27,000 to $53,000 per year. The salary range varies depending on factors such as experience, education, job type, and other qualifications.

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, serving metro St. Louis, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. In 1993, Barnes-Jewish Inc., an urban, academic medical center affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine; and Christian Health Services, a suburban community hospital network, merge to form BJC Health System.