HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CLERK (MEDICAL RECORDS)

 Essential Duties: To support the Medical Records department through a variety of clerical, technical and related support services.

• Provides good customer service to internal and external customers and represents the facility in a positive manor.
• Protects the release of patient information; photocopies records.
• Maintains up-to-date logbooks on various components.
• Processes release of information requests.
• Prepares and assembles discharged charts.
• Sets up medical records on admitting patients.
• Complies with all established hospital policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in health information management.
• Typing, filing and record-keeping and record coding skills; work organization, prioritization and time management skills.
• Must be familiar with medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM coding & procedures and use of DSM V are helpful.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of medical transcription.
• Knowledge of Psychiatric and Substance abuse records in regards to HIPAA, California  
• Knowledge of JCAHO, privacy laws and California Title 22.
• Good communication skills both written and oral, including command of the English language and proper use of grammar and alphabetizing skills.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and controls the release of information.
• Proficient in use of all general office equipment including computers.  Also proficient with using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Standing, stooping, walking, bending 25%; sitting 75% of time. Manual dexterity required. Requires ability to lift 25 lbs. Must be able to identify colors accurately. Must have extensive or considerable data entry and/or keyboarding experience.