What Do Health Information Clerks Do?

In this video I discuss what Health Info Clerks/Medical Record Clerks/Medical Record Technitians do and how the processes and structure of a Medical Records Department various from facility to facility.

[@lydiadanton8202]

Great explanation! I am an HIM program Director and am often asked what Health Information Technicians do. I will be directing students to your channel.

[@tracytope3201]

All great information that spans the general scope and basics of what a medical records clerk position is all about. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@katc.1138]

This is good information. Thank you for your dedication to the HIM profession! Your enthusiasm for all things HIM-related is contagious. ;-)

[@alilang6104]

Thank you, Kate! A very informative overview. I think this is the direction I will be headed when the time comes and we have to change duty stations, probably before the end of the year.

[@crystlepistol9681]

I’m switching jobs and I really appreciate you making this video so that I understand what I’m getting into ❤

[@abbyrupert5555]

I've been enjoying your videos in my struggle for employment in medical coding. Unfortunately or fortunately my path has strayed.... I have not worked in a medical office for ten years and I went for my CPC-A. Not too hard really. I thought this would demonstrate my ability to learn, my knowledge of A & P and medical terminology. I applied for nineteen entry level medical office positions and was called back for none of them. The area where I'm job hunting prefers EHR experience or college. Not being to thrilled about the idea of paying for two years of college to get a clerical position, and slightly desperate for employment with benefits, I took a CNA (certified nurse aide) course. I was hired to the first CNA position I applied for. Hooray. I'm now making more money than a clerk and they will reimburse my tuition if I decide to go college to be an RN. Not bad. I am still very much interested in coding and if I ever move somewhere where working remotely is preferable to driving (like Vermont in winter) I will definitely go back to coding. Thank you for sharing your journey and ideas with us. You gave me plenty to think about. I wish you best of luck in whatever path you choose.

[@brittanycheyy2046]

I love this video! This explains exactly what I want to do in the medical field. I am just starting my Associates degree program in HIM. I will be watching all your past and future videos! Notifications is set and on! Im so excited! Thank you for making this understandable and relatable

[@tiedyekris]

Starting a new HIM Clerk job tomorrow. Thank you for this thorough look at what I can expect.

[@wizardofki]

Thanks for this general overview of what HIM and Medical Records Clerks do. It was very informative and thorough.

[@FernandoFischer6048]

Thank you, Kate, this was a gold video for me, two months ago I started working for a law firm as a Facility Specialist I am calling every day to obtain Medical records at different facilities but suffice it to say that I am very far away from being a specialist, previous to this job I didn't know that it was something called Medical Records, I believe I will be consuming all your videos to get a better idea of what the different type of records are and I guess I will learn a lot about all of the jargon used in this field. On my first day, I called a facility and I said Hey! My name is .... and I need to send a medical records request to your facility and I would like to have the fax number to send the request, then she asked ....... sure .. what kind of records? and I was like ......... listen!..... it is my first day in here so......... why don't you send me aaaaalllll the records?......

[@lilmamagc]

I'm thinking of getting a 2 year degree in Health Information Management. So unsure of what to do. Thank you for helping.

[@noobqueen10]

Same here

[@35478]

Same

[@edellshuman630]

Same I just had a whole conversation with myself about whether the diploma or degree is better.

[@tropicalbeauty3402]

@@edellshuman630 do you mind me asking what did you decide and why?

[@edellshuman630]

@Tropical Beauty340 I actually decided not to go to school because I learned my tuition wouldn't cover it . But If I had for my situation i would gotten the degree . I hope this helps 😇

[@holmesowns]

This was extremely helpful thank you! I have a job interview this week for a medical records clerk

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

Did you get the job

[@melindago6576]

Great video 👍🏼 Very informative in layman terms that will surely help other viewers 🙂

[@irmaworld65]

Thank you so much Kate for your information right now I'm in school studying for my certification for medical billing and coding through aapc this is helping me a lot cuz I might think of going and some other directions so thank you for your videos are helping me out a lot

[@GaminGawdess]

This was a great video and through description of what a medical records career is. I was a medical biller for 8 years and did not have a medical records background. If I had my medical billing learning curve have been much easier.

[@kazankhan504]

Pretty much covered almost for the beginner associate in awesome way I believe, I appreciate that! I would really like to learn more in detail with documentations for referral, Evaluations, CMS 485, F2F encounters, discharge summary, transfers.

[@ForehandDiscReviews]

Good video what would you recommend a new grad bachelor of science in Health information management? I am about to take my RHIA what are good jobs to look for after getting my rhia? What are good starter rhia jobs?

[@fanuaealevi5929]

What have been the hardest encounters you’ve faced as an Health Information profesional? How have you solved them?

[@my.weightloss.chroniclesbe3485]

Thank you, I'm thinking of HIM as a career and you helped me get a better understanding!

[@nicolekeenan9518]

Wow! Thank you VERY much for your thorough explanation!! I'm sure you are very knowledgeable and impressive at job interviews. I'd have hired you without a second thought as a coder. No long agonizing wait required. 😁

[@paulawilliams2151]

Thanks you so much for this information......very helpful.

[@limechica]

Im 21, and I work in retail right now and am looking for something completely different for my life and i am interested in this career. Would this be something that I should put in a application for? Even though I have no previous experience in anything remotely like this. Im a fast learner and a hard worker. Im just wondering if someone like me can do something like this. Or if I would be unqualified for this position without schooling or previous experience.

[@moonoreo]

Just signed up for my associates. Love to be in the office

[@megalodon7938]

It sounds like a great career to have and it sounds like a pretty stress free environment am I correct in that assessment?

[@jonmasinopa8302]

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[@ly3313]

Hey Kate! Hope you’ve been well! I’ve been watching your videos and they have been quiet informative. Thank you! I’m about to start my Associates degree program in HIM - very excited. Haven’t seen you post any new videos lately ... would love to see and hear how things have been for you career wise ... take care :)

[@sharonwilkins3583]

I am currently going back to school for my Rhit Degree on 2021 and looking for a job in this career are there hospitals that offer on the job training to gain experience while in school

[@arissag960]

I've worked doing some of this. What do you recommend I need to get a job in the hospital? Like what school or training do I need? I've been applying for this position and keep getting turned down.

[@gjones2750]

Hello kate❤ new subsciber here and I love your information on a medical office/ records clerks position. I am in the medical office administration program and looking to gravitate towards this career field. I also want to get certifications in medical coding and billing through the AAPC.

[@xiyuwang3824]

Informative video! I wonder if this is a good career choice for me if I speak English as a secondary language? I am registered nurse and my English skills are alright but it might not be as good and accurate as that of a native speaker, do you have colleagues who are non-native speakers? Would appreciate any inputs:)

[@pranjali123]

Hi! Can medical coders work as a EHR OR EMR technician or it required special certification?

[@irinasonkina5168]

Hi, Kate. Would I use any statistics in health information technology?

[@p.ganoop9613]

Iam a post graduate in health information management.. Is there any vacancies in Europe

[@CleverFauxFox]

Thanks!

[@yugandherganapa2560]

Good explanation.

[@ffionleon-portillo4801]

I have an interview for this role next week! Is there any tips you can give? Ahhhh so nervous. Thank you

[@princesswillliams8329]

how many sites do you have in your hospital?

[@louisfamily7408]

What is the name of your facility and where is it located

[@R_ising]

I would like to know about HIM can you please tell me something in brief?

[@Prashant29.]

Madam recently I got a CPC certification so want to do the job in USA is it any chance to get job opportunities!?

[@codingwithkate3792]

You’d have to look at job websites in the US, I personally can’t help you with that

[@computerwiz6519]

Hello Coding with Kate. Thank you so much for posting the following video. I am a second year graduate student studying information technology with a specialization in health informatics. I would like to know if I may interview you for a health information technician assignment. The assignment includes 4 questions and if you would like to remain anonymous, you can. The questions are pertaining to EHR and medical coding. Please let me know whether you are interested. Looking forward to your response and thank you. I hope that you are having a great day.

[@aarondeloreto8013]

They lie and people dont ask for creds.

[@travbee]

You are cute