HIM Clerk - Health Information Management (25371)

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining and organizing patient medical records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, as well as ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The clerk will work closely with various departments to ensure that records are properly filed and maintained according to hospital policy and legal requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze a medical record request to ensure it meets HIPAA compliance
• Verifies proper release of information form is obtained and meets all requirements
• Completion of medical record request in an accurate and timely manner according to HIPAA guidelines/ rules and regulations.  
• Transcribe medical reports
• Assist healthcare providers with accessing patient medical records and any other duties they may require
• Retrieves and distributes paperwork throughout the facility
• Scanning/ uploading documents into the electronic health record
• Checks and corrects documentation and placement of previously filed documents.
• Monitoring the fax queue
• Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent

Proficient computer, clerical and communication skills

Integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and privacy

Keyboarding optimal 65 wpm or more 

Strong data entry skills

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional knowledge/ adherence to privacy and confidentiality

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Attention to details/accuracy

Ability to interpret clinical data

Ability to deal with interruptions such as frequent telephone calls.

Completion of Medical Terminology program or course.  Medical terminology must include Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology.

Must be able to operate office machines, including a transcription equipment

Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) preferred.

Heartcode CPR Certified (obtain upon employment)