A health information technician often deals with forms, records, insurance companies and patient histories. Which of the below is the health information technician NOT likely to do as part of their everyday responsibilities?

Responses

speak with doctors about documented procedures
speak with doctors about documented procedures

answer billing and payment questions from patients
answer billing and payment questions from patients

take patients temperatures, measurements, and vital signs
take patients temperatures, measurements, and vital signs

file paperwork, charts, and other documents

1 answer

A health information technician is NOT likely to take patients' temperatures, measurements, and vital signs. This task is typically performed by clinical staff, such as nurses or medical assistants, rather than health information technicians who focus on managing health records and data.