Health Information Management Clerk

Copper Springs East

Job Title: Health Information Management Clerk

Job Type: Full Time

Your experience matters

At Copper Springs East, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short-and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

How you'll contribute

A Health Information Management Clerk assists requesters with access to protected health information. Responds to requests for medical information by performing duties in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and federal laws.

Reports to: Director of Health Information Management (HIM)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Ensures appropriate Emergency Room charts have EMS reports attached timely.
• Responsible for helping all customers that come to the window in a timely and courteous manner.
• Preps charts for scanning according to the productivity standards.
• Scans medical records according to the daily productivity standards as appropriate.
• Performs quality control checks on previously scanned reports as deemed appropriate.
• Maintains HIPAA standards at all times.
• Receives calls to the department and routes them accordingly.
• Analyzes assigned records time permitting
• Log all records in designated log book that have been shredded.
• Reviews all patient requests for Patient Portal access.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Functional Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending (45-90 degree angles) are required
• May require stair climbing and lifting objects
• Reading and writing as appropriate to medical documentation for the review process
• Speech, hearing, and visual acuity are necessary in order to perform job functions
• Work involves mental alertness
• Excellent prioritization and organization skills

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills and knowledge of computer software required
• Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner
• Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments
  

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