HIM Clerk at Franklin County Medical Center

Preston, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Record, HIPAA Compliance, Infection Control, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Google Suite, Data Entry, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: Medical Records Clerk Department: Health Information Management Reports To: Director of HIM FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hours: 40/week Shift: Days JOB DESCRIPTION The Medical Records Clerk maintains a record of patient care by compiling, reviewing, and filing documentation of the patient’s condition, treatment, and health outcome. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this job. Scan patient records and correctly file each document in the patient’s chart in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Maintain patient confidence and protect hospital operations while releasing patient records to outside facilities for continued care, third-party payers, law firms, government agencies, and patients, following the release of information policies Answer phone calls from internal departments and the public Various office duties May fill in the role of transcription/editor Consult with the Director of HIM to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements for the department are met Maintain confidentiality by protecting sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information. Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to maintain Infection Control Standards as set by the facility Performs other related duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software Thorough understanding of education tracking practices and techniques Excellent leadership skills Ability to interact effectively with people who have widely differing backgrounds Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Attention to detail and follow-through on work tasks Ability to handle many tasks at one time Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize educational courses Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's electronic medical record, medical equipment, and other technologies Proficiency in faxing, emailing, and Google Suite Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and perform some statistical analysis Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent 6+ months of experience in handling medical records in a licensed medical facility preferred. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS) Regular and predictable attendance Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stretch Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports Frequently able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds This job's specific vision abilities include seeing and reading reports and data Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to access and navigate throughout the department within the organization's facilities Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing, accessing necessary information, emailing, and relocating educational equipment to classrooms, among other tasks WORK ENVIRONMENT FCMC operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The operational needs of departments may require you to be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, to meet the needs of patients. The employee generally works in typical office conditions, with a quiet noise level. Occasional exposure to emotional or physical stress. The employee works in the hospital setting. May be required to travel to other facilities to obtain training as necessary.

Responsibilities

The Medical Records Clerk maintains patient care records by compiling, reviewing, and filing documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and is responsible for releasing patient records to authorized external parties following established policies.