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Shore Medical Center
Processing Clerk
Career Insights for Medical Records / Health Information Technician
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What they do
A Medical Records or Health Information Technician works with data from medical records to process, maintain, compile, analyze and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system and reporting standards
$57,458 / year median in New Jersey
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Processing Clerk in the Health Information Management department performs all of the functions of a Chart Clerk in addition to the functions related to medical record assembly and analysis including Physician Incomplete Chart Area. Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Separates and assembles the medical record in strict chronological order according to the approved list.
- Prepares the charts for electronic processing by inserting document cover pages
- Scans loose reports and ensures that the reports are in the patient's record accurately and timely.
- Conducts chart analysis utilizing the electronic medical record, according to departmental policy for written, typed and signature deficiencies and then assigns to the appropriate healthcare practitioner for completion.
- Monitors the department phone and handles as needed.
- Assists with the scanning of the electronic record (i.e. scanning, quality checks).
- Verifies receipt of all the previous day's discharges from the units. Notifies the supervisor of any records not received by 10 am.
- Assists with compiling and disseminating data related to chart completion.
- Participates in department and organization quality audits as directed by supervisor.
- Assists with the scanning of the electronic record (i.e. scanning, quality checks). Minimum Requirements
- High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work Experience
- 1 year experience working in a medical office setting or medical records
- Intermediate computer skills, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull Salary Range - $16.36 - $23.14 hourly (Based on experience) Additional information
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.