Health Information Scanning Clerk

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the centralized clerical and filing activities of the Health Information Management Department in accordance with the corporate standards and supervisory instructions. Adheres to Corporate Compliance program, by reporting improper or unethical conduct, violation of applicable laws, regulations or program requirements.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure chart, patient, and departmental confidentiality. 
• Open and sort out all incoming mail to scan.
• Retrieve all information from fax folders to import to patient chart.
• Locate patient numbers for incoming mail to scan to patient chart.
• Utilization of computers and other equipment to accomplish departmental functions.
• Assist with all quality assessment and improvement or other review requirements.
• Scan information into patient accounts.
• Perform assigned tasks in EHR; navigating and retrieving EHR records and using/vpc (view patient chart) 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Computer literate
• Ability to work cooperatively
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Working knowledge medical records and electronic health record system.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience
• 1-2 years prior work experience in office setting or related field.
• Medical Terminology training preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically able to accomplish moderate bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 30 lbs).  
• When required, must be able to push, pull and carry files/boxes of moderate weight (20-30 pounds).