HIM Clerk - Health Information Management (20605)

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Manistique, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Heartcode CPR Certified (obtain upon employment)

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) preferred.

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.