Job: Health Information Technician I

Location: Arizona-Phoenix
Schedule:


Phoenix Children's Hospital is the only specialty children's hospital in Arizona and it is poised to become one of the foremost pediatric hospitals in the nation. The hospital is home to the state's largest group of pediatric specialists and sub-specialists. In addition, the hospital continues to evolve its clinical practices and is working with leading local and national research partners to uncover new breakthroughs in pediatric medicine.


Currently a 345 bed facility, new construction plans were unveiled that include the building of two new patient bed towers and expansion in bed capacity and other key programs and services over the course of the next several years. In short, PCH is a growing, thriving organization where opportunities for personal development and promotion of our employees will continue in years to come.


Primary Purpose:


Performs a variety of clerical duties for the Health Information Management department to provide for the ongoing accuracy and completeness of all medical records in accordance with established policy, practice and regulatory requirements

Work Environment and Physical Demands:


Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to long periods of sitting, standing and walking; frequent physical demands may include stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to and including 20 pounds. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflict. Must communicate clearly in English. Requires the ability to speak, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential duties of the job. Effective and positive human relations skills are required, including confidentiality, in order to appropriately interface with all levels of Phoenix Children's Hospital staff, physicians, patients, their families and other contacts.

Minimum Qualifications:


6 months previous filing/office experience

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:


Experience with standard office software.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Six months previous related healthcare office setting experience.