What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Clerk position at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc?
The HIM clerk is responsible for working with patient and other requestors, including, but not limited to insurance representatives, attorneys, researchers for paper and electronic health record access. This may include scheduling an appointment for viewing or processing the release to ensure minimum necessary regulations are applied. This position is responsible for ensuring all aspects of release of information (ROI) are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
The HIM clerk is also responsible for working with medical staff providers and other hospital colleagues to ensure health records are complete, meeting all required state, federal and CLH policies/regulations. The colleague will work closely with the external coding vendor to coordinate completion of needed documentation for coding completion. Timely analysis of the health record and notification to medical staff providers shall be handled promptly, efficiently and courteously.
The colleague requires a considerable amount of knowledge of the documentation present in the health record, as well as adherence to state and federal regulations and CLH policies pertaining to privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI), including ROI processes.
The colleague will comply with departmental and facility policy and procedures and is held accountable to standard of conduct outlined in policies. The position will recognize potential safety hazards to maintain a culture of safety on a continual basis.
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Previous experience in HIM, Patient Access, Coding (hospital setting), preferred
- Current BLS (AHA or ASHI) preferred
- Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas, proficient in MS Word & Excel
- Good communication and listening skills
- Must be able to speak, read and write the English language
About Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc
Located in Blountstown, Florida, CLH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that includes a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital; Calhoun-Liberty Primary Care (RHC) and Calhoun County EMS (911 on-the scene care, emergency transportation an extended transportation needs). Complementing our dedicated emergency department, in-patient, outpatient, primary care, and transitional rehabilitation services, CLH also offers, a Full-service Laboratory; Radiology - Imaging (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound); Respiratory, including pulmonary rehab therapy; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, as well as IV Infusion Therapy. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available to CLH. CLH is currently constructing a new $40 million state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility set to open Summer 2025.