Health Information Technician

Sauk Prairie Healthcare

. Support medical staff providers and customers of the HIM Operations Department with daily operational activities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSauk City • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health information management, including proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and transcription systems. Capable of training medical staff on EHR applications while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Health Information ManagementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Transcription SystemsHIPAA AuditsRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

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Hard Skills

Patient Care RequestsRecord Completion StandardsMaster Patient Index MaintenanceRelease Of Information ProcessesQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Confidentiality MaintenanceTraining AbilityCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

HIM-Related System ApplicationsPatient Health Record PortalsTranscription Interfaces

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Office SettingEHR ApplicationsPatient Portal EnrollmentVendor Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support medical staff providers and customers of the HIM Operations Department with daily operational activities
Prepare records and release of information for patient care requests
Monitor EHR completion and assist/train providers on record completion standards
Maintain HIM-related system applications supporting scanning, electronic documents, and patient health record portals
Manage application dictionaries, profiles, parameters, test plans, go-live support, and post-live operations
Monitor transcription interfaces, uploads, workflow, and completion activities
Identify transcription interface problems and communicate with vendors and EHR systems
Train physicians and providers on dictation and EHR applications
Monitor medical record completion and provider trend data
Support HIPAA audits as directed by the HIM Director/Privacy Officer
Answer department phone and follow up on customer requests
Perform Master Patient Index maintenance
Process patient portal proxy requests and assist with portal enrollment and support
Process walk-in and urgent release-of-information requests
Participate in quality improvement, hospital and department meetings, and maintain patient confidentiality

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
1-2 years’ experience in health information management or in a healthcare office setting required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred
Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR), transcription systems, patient portals, HIPAA audits, and release of information processes
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information
Ability to train physicians and other providers on dictation and EHR applications
Ability to work Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health and dental insurance options
Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
Generous tuition reimbursement
Employer provided life and disability insurance
Free parking at facility
Hybrid option possible after training