The incumbent utilizes health information technology and various office software products utilized in HIM units (e.g., the electronic health record, electronic health record interchange, Office products, electronic databases, HIMS software systems, Patient Treatment File (PTF), Patient Care Encounter (PCE), voice recognition, transcription and dictation systems etc.). An associates degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, legal aspects of health care, and introduction to health records).