HIMT 207 - Health Information Externship I

1. Apply health information techniques and practices in a healthcare facility, from didactic instruction to facility setting.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of health information services in a healthcare facility.
3. Use effective writing techniques on assignments.
4. Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, instructors, administrative, and medical staff in all settings.
5. Attend tours, meetings, and educational sessions with externship personnel, maintaining professionalism.
6. Abide by the health information professions ethical standards and decision making practices.
7. Discuss the major services provided by the department.
8. Review and assist in updating department policies and procedures, job descriptions, and equipment and supplies.
9. Perform activities in the externship setting.

• Files/storage and retrieval
• Chart Assembly/analysis/processing and incomplete areas of HIM department
• Indices
• Registration
• Release of information
• Healthcare facility committees
• Healthcare organization and departmental structure
• Healthcare delivery system
• Forms design

 
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