Health Information Tech I - Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine, College of Dentistry

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is seeking a Health Information Tech I to join our office of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine! In this role you will be providing essential front-office and patient support by managing scheduling, handling communications, maintaining electronic health records and more! If you have strong customer service skills and are a detail-oriented individual, apply today!   

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Responsibilities:

·         Answer and route department phone calls.

·         Schedule patients according to department procedures.

·         Enter and verify patient information, dictations, and charges in AxiUm.

·         Send confirmation and acknowledgement letters to refer providers for new patients.

·         Monitor and manage incoming faxes.

·         Review patient referrals and coordinate scheduling or waitlist placement.

·         Process consults requests and update electronic health records in AxiUm.

·         Enter pathology lab charges into the billing system.

·         Order and maintain office supplies.

·         Provide general admin and office support!

Health Information Technician I – GB34 (Merit)

College of Dentistry – Oral Pathology Radiology, and Medicine

Salary:  $42,678.72

Typical Schedule:  Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

                                     May require occasional overtime.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.        Certification or eligible for certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or

2.          Two years of related experience, or

3.          One year of health information experience and one year college level courses in physical or natural sciences.

Desirable Qualifications:

·         Experience with patient interactions including scheduling within an electronic health record.

·         Experience transcribing and entering patient medical/dental information, including charges.

·         Experience utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and calendaring software (i.e. Microsoft Office or Google).