What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Representative (Correspondence/Release of Information Clerk) position at Oak Valley Hospital District?
Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Health Information Management (HIM) Representative who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.
Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.
WHY WORK HERE?
Oak Valley Hospital District features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. Beyond an outstanding retirement plan we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.
At Oak Valley Hospital District we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We want to create a place where you belong no matter where you come from, what you look like, or how you identify. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who are.
The HIM Correspondence/Release of Information Clerk must always safeguard and protect the patient’s rights of privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all release of information follow the request, authorization, district policy and HIPAA statutes. The clerk is responsible for multiple record processing and record retrieval tasks to ensure the accurate and timely retrieval and distribution of patient medical records for all internal and external customers. This position also performs other clerical duties as assigned.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team of nurses and physicians today and start building the career of your dreams!
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Two years’ medical records experience
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology
- Understands proper telephone etiquette.
- Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Able to enter data with accuracy.
- Familiar with telephone etiquette and general office procedures
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.90 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22