Health Information Management Clerk

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a part of the leadership team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

The Health Information Management Clerk administers health information services consistent with accreditation and regulatory standards and facility standards. The Clerk implements policies and procedures for documenting, storing and retrieving information, processing medical legal documents, insurance data, and correspondence requests. The Clerk maintains patient medical records and ensures accurate documentation per requirements. The Clerk ensures HIPAA guidelines are followed.

 How you'll contribute 

An HIM Cleark who excels in this role: 

• Abides by Standards of Ethical Code as set forth by HIPAA and adheres to those official guidelines.

• Provides assistance to the Director/Manager as delegated.

• Prep/Scan/Index and analyze all discharge records to ensure complete and accurate record is in the system and all required documentation and signatures are present.

• Adheres to release of information of patient medical records procedures according to hospital and regulatory requirements.

• Completes reanalysis of physician-revised records to ensure deficiencies have been completed.

• Ensure Fluency reports are correct and completed and placed in the medical record according to time requirements.

• Work collaboratively with hospital departments to process all revisions and requests for medical records.

• Informs/re-enforces HIPPA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and policies pertaining to medical records with all facility staff and requestors and stays current on all laws and regulations regarding confidentiality of patient/medical information.

• Assists with Performance Improvement Process for the department as directed by leadership.

• Always exhibit the company's core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together. 

• Other duties as assigned

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• One year of health information management experience preferred. 

• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

   

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.