Health Information Technician

  • Full-time
  • Work Address: 360 Merrimack St. Ste. 425 Lawrence, MA 01843
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Job Category (for posting purposes): Administrative

Company Description

The great history of Home Health Foundation is now the future of Tufts Medicine Care at Home.

Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most. And, so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

Job Description

The Health Information Technician is responsible for order distribution, tracking and obtaining signed 485s/POTs, interim orders and face-to-face documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Responsible for supporting quality assurance audit of the Oasis/HIS and 485s/POTs at the direction of the QA nurse.  Responsible for completion of work flow and processes making up pre-admit compliance activities.  Responsible for communication with clinicians.  Responsible for supporting health information data flow to clinicians and long term medical records storage.  Responsible for supporting the function of the quality, compliance and risk departments. Also responsible for verifying that the physician is correct on the orders, running reports when needed, coverage for Medical Records when needed.

Qualifications

  • High School or greater education
  • Minimum of two years of office related experienced
  • Prior experience in a medical office preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Able to accurately data enter into computer software systems
  • Able to learn and use Agency EMR and e-discharge software
  • Ability to read/write and communicate in English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AAP/EEO Statement

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the patient population in which we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Care at Home is especially interested in candidates who, through their service, training and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our health care community.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.