Health Information Management (HIM) Tech | Full Time | On-Site

Job Summary:

Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated HIM Technician to join our Health Information Management team! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting, supporting both patient care and clinical operations through accurate documentation and recordkeeping. This is a full-time position with minimal work experience requirements.

What You'll Do:

As an HIM Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring medical records are complete, accurate, and handled with the utmost confidentiality. You'll assist physicians, patients, and staff by:

• Managing electronic health records (EHR), including scanning, verifying, and indexing documents.

• Processing release of information requests according to policy and privacy standards.

• Supporting audits and medical documentation review processes.

• Assisting with correcting or amending electronic records as needed.

• Providing administrative support for a variety of HIM services.

• Demonstrating excellent customer service through respectful and kind communication.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or customer service setting.

• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.

• Typing speed of 40 WPM and proficiency with 10-key data entry.

• Detail-oriented with good organization and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.

• Familiarity with basic office equipment (fax, scanner, copier, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience with medical records or in a Health Information department.

• Working knowledge of electronic health records systems.

Physical & Environmental Info:

• Primarily a desk-based position with significant computer use.

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs (e.g., boxes of records).

• Some walking and light physical activity required.

• Work environment includes frequent interaction with staff, patients, and vendors.