Health Information Clerk Acute KMH

Job Description

Salary: 16.26-24.40 USD

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

Summary:

Maintains electronic medical record integrity through the timely and accurate prepping and scanning of medical records into the document imaging system. Examines pages and verifies proper patient identification on each page and proper prepping and scanning methods for accurate indexing into the imaging system, evaluates & corrects duplicate medical record numbers, files and retrieves medical records, answers telephone, photocopies and faxes materials according to release of information policy, receives and greets the public, physicians, nurses, patients and other HIM customers in a friendly and welcoming manner. Ensures timely completion of death certificates as defined by NYS regulations.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High school graduate
• Medical terminology course
• AAS Degree in Secretarial Science or Medical Office Assistant is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• At least six (6) months experience in an office setting, preferably a health related facility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to perform computer functions in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Must have good verbal, written, and computer communication skills, and ability to navigate the Internet
• Must demonstrate the ability to be detail-oriented and perform tasks at a high rate of accuracy
• Proficient with computers and keyboarding skills
• Must be able to type at or above the rate of 45 wpm
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to utilize all types of media: electronic health record, paper and microfilm is preferred
• Must successfully pass medical terminology test
• Strong organizational and solid clerical and time management skills; as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understands and maintains the confidential nature of information handled and discussed
• Ability to apply judgment independently, and prioritize tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in office setting, out of department storage areas and occasional travel to patient care units.

ENVIRONMENT

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
• Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.