**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** scription Mission Statement **:** ·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Vision: ·To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values: ·In the spirit of good _Stewardship,_ we heal by practicing _Justice_ in fostering right relationships to promote common good, _Reverence_ in honoring the dignity of every person, _Excellence_ in expecting the best of ourselves and others; _Integrity_ in being faithful to who we say we are. POSITION SUMMARY: Reviews/analyzes/abstracts/releases information in the medical records, using pre-established criteria and complex regulatory standards. Works with technical systems requiring a high level of computer literacy. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Accredited Record Technician preferred. High school graduate or equivalent, medical secretarial or health information education a plus. One to two years experience in a Medical Record Department. Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of office equipment, i.e. FAX, copy machine, microfilm reader/printers and multi-line phones. Formal or working knowledge of PC applications, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as good interpersonal skills required. Customer service orientated. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS: Office setting – Exposure Class I. Limited exposure to situations, which could cause serious illness or injury. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light work: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying. Exposure to CRT and repetitive motions. WORK CONTACT GROUP: All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors and various regulatory and professional agency staff. SUPERVISED BY: Manager/Coordinator SUPERVISES: N/A CAREER PATH: Health Information Support Specialist. General Performance Criteria: Health Information Technician Expectations Exceeds Meet Below · Organize, analyze and evaluate health information according to established policy/procedures and regulatory standards. · Collect, abstract and retrieve health information from both the medical record and secondary sources. · Process requests for health information. · Compile and utilize statistics. · Performs clerical tasks. · Interacts with Medical and Clinical Services staff in a positive and professional manner. · Adheres to established hospital policy and procedure related to job function. · Maintains confidentiality related to patients, staff and visitors. · Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement. Original: Pay Range: $17.85-$25.90 based on experience and location **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran