Health Information Technician Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Health Information Technician Seaside Health System Llc – 2.9

Zachary, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$26.7K – $32K a year 2 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification Computer literacy Master’s degree High school diploma or GED Medical records Bachelor’s degree Trade school Computer skills Phone etiquette Associate’s degree Communication skills Entry level Time management Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title :

Medical Records Clerk Job code :

FLSA Status :

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Exempt X Non-exempt Program:

Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System Reports To :

Clinical Supervisor / Assistant Clinical Supervisor Supervisory Responsibility (check one):

Yes X No Origination Date:

May 2022

Date Approved:

Equal Employment Opportunity Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Position Summary:

The Medical Records Clerk performs a variety of clerical duties involved in maintaining patient medical records to include filing, retrieving, and distributing medical records and reports in accordance with established policies and procedures, auditing patient files and flagging appropriately for errors and missed signatures, etc.

Qualifications:

Education Years of Related Experience Minimum Preferred Minimum Preferred High School Graduate / Equivalent X 0-1 Professional Certification X 1-3 X Technical School / 1 Year College 3-5 X Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate’s Degree 5-8 Bachelor’s Degree X 8-10 Master’s Degree Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

Education :

Must have high school diploma, preferably a bachelor’s degree. Certification in Medical Records preferred. Will be required to maintain certifications in CPR and CPI. Work experience : Medical Records experience required. Certification in Medical Records preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Must have excellent telephone etiquette; strong communication skills (oral and written); positive people skills. Must be computer literate. Completes assignments accurately, in a timely manner, and within procedural guidelines. Organizes and prioritizes work.

Interpersonal Skills :

Must be a team player with tact and cooperativeness; take initiative; have excellent organizational and time management skills; able to handle fast-paced workload; ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Displays self-direction by seeking solutions to problems. Seeks out and offers new ideas for improving processes. Deals constructively with stress.

General Performance :

Displays willingness to help others. Uses appropriate customer etiquette, e.g., telephone, conversation, demeanor, etc. Takes directions well, accepts constructive criticism and responds accordingly. Respects customer’s, co-worker’s, and organization’s confidentiality. Follow policies/procedures such as appearance, dress, safety, appropriate patient/staff interactions, etc. Works positively with both internal and external customers. Is punctual in all aspects of work. Adheres to attendance policy.

Travel Requirements :

None. Essential Job Duties % of Time 1. Assures the integrity, completion, and authenticity of documentation. Sort, file and collate in appropriate sequence and in accordance with established procedures a variety of medical record information needing to be scanned into patient records. Complete all required chart audits – examine patient medical records for completeness, ensuring all required information is included; note any deficiencies and refer to appropriate person for follow-up. 60% 2. Usage and release of information in medical records per policies and regulatory standards. Responds to request for medical records and release same to authorized requesters; retrieving and copying patient medical records information in support of improvement activities performance improvement activities or regulatory audits; records to answer authorized requests; document releases in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintain daily census lists and discharge logs as requested; check census information against existing records for accuracy and completeness, verifying information and making corrections as necessary. Prepare routine statistical reports from existing records reflecting program activities. 20% 3. Filing, storage, and retrieval of medical records Maintain accurate master medical records file storage index. Request medical records files as needed tracking records location history. Establish and maintain check in and checkout system for records. Keep records in secured, double locked areas at all times. 15% 4. Any other duties as assigned. 5%

Guidance Requirement:

Indicate the degree to which the position is guided by the Supervisor/Manager (Check One) Direct supervision given.

Specific / Detailed

instructions provided. Procedures well established. Few decisions made. Supervisor readily available as needed. Independent judgment necessary. Supervisor is usually available. X Little to no guidance provided by supervisor on daily basis.

Physical Effort Requirement:

(Check One) Little/no physical effort Physical Effort found in normal office environment Occasional physical effort (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, etc.) Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) X