HIM Tech I

The Health Information Tech I, is responsible for securing and maintaining the patient’s health record upon discharge from the hospital. This position verifies and ensures receipt of all patient records, and assembles the documentation into the legal medical record. All loose reports the Health Information Services department receives, including transcribed reports, are patient identified and filed into the legal medical record, as appropriate. Medical records are pulled for authorized requests, and filed in terminal-digit order, while accurately maintaining the chart tracking system and ensuring ease of retrieval. The Tech I position will review medical staff documentation in the Emergency Room record to verify the completeness of the documentation, and assign any deficiencies to the responsible medical staff member for completion. Customer Service is integral to the position as the Tech I is also responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting visitors (including but not limited to physicians, patients and their family members), while maintaining confidentiality.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1. Experience with accurate alphabetic and numeric filing; preferred.2. One year hospital experience; preferred.3. Knowledge of terminal digit filing and medical terminology; preferred.4. Computer data entry with 10-key, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred.5. High School Diploma or equivalent.6. Completion of a medical terminology course; preferred.7. Background in business and office training; preferred.Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.00 to $21.72. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Created: 2025-10-04