Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
Position: Temporary Health Information Technician
Hours: This is a part-time position (30 hours per week)
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 5/6/2024
Approximate end date: 10/18/2024
Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part-time Health Information Technician for the Evanston campus.
Temporary Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Health Information Management Services, performs a variety of data entry, analysis and clerical processing tasks associated with student immunization compliance, and maintenance of the medical records of Northwestern University' students. Scans completed Student Immunization Form and other health information into the Electronic Medical Record system according to established procedures and productivity standards.
Performs data entry and clerical processing tasks to ensure all student health records are in compliance with Illinois State law and University regulations. This includes evaluating, interpreting and data entry of Student Immunization Record forms for qualifying students and supplemental health record documentation. Inform students of compliance status and health record deficiencies verbally or in writing. Ensures confidentiality of health information and patient privacy by adherence to departmental policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Responds to various requests concerning health information via phone, fax, correspondence, email and face-to-face.
Qualifications Required:
Minimum Competencies
Preferred Qualifications:
Software Required:
MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.
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