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:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience providing clerical support and use of a computer workstation is highly recommended.
• Good customer service skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, medical personnel, and staff via phone, writing and face-to face interaction.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Minimum Competencies

• ATTDET Attention to Detail. Consistently displays accuracy and attention to detail.
• COLL Collegiality. Being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• COMP Computer Proficiency. Successfully uses multiple software programs independently. Software may include Microsoft Office, applications such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, email, web browsers.
• COW Communication-Oral and Written. Communicates effectively one-to-one, in small groups; writes precise, well-organized emails while using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
• DATA Data Entry. Possesses basic data entry skills.
• DEP Dependability. Effectively performs duties and responsibilities; displays attention to detail; supports organizational policies; anticipates demands pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly.
• EFF Efficiency. Effectively performs duties and responsibilities; displays attention to detail; supports organizational policies; anticipates demands pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly.
• JUD Judgment. Demonstrates logic, rationality and objectivity; shows common sense; uses all available information to make educated decisions.
• MET Medical Terminology. Possesses working knowledge of medical research terminology.
• MIC Microsoft Office. Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• QUALITY Quality/Compliance. Striving for excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring University policies and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college with coursework in a Health Information Technology curriculum or other computer-related discipline that includes exposure to working with database software;
• At least 2-3 years of progressively more responsible clerical experience with health information;
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment, preferably in an ambulatory setting;
• Knowledge of medical terminology;
• Previous experience working with electronic medical records and healthcare information systems;
• Customer service experience in a healthcare environment sufficient to explain policies and services.

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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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.