What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM CLERK position at Orchard Hospital?
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Qualifications:
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The ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Knowledge of electronic medical records, care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents.
- Documented Training in Medical Record Confidentiality & Release of Information
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and appropriately prioritize in a time sensitive environment.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- A team player with an attitude of service and alignment with Orchard Hospital’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Computer competency in MS office products; Word, Excel, Outlook, Share Point, etc.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
Licenses/Certification: RHIT/RHIA preferred.
Experience: Previous HIM department experience specific to ROI.
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II. Job Requirements (20% of Evaluation Score)
- Maintains log of all release of information requests
- Coordinates release of information requests for all medical records
- Prepares records for release using federal and state guidelines
- Coordinates activities with copy service vendors Checks authorizations for validity and determines if release of health information is appropriate
- Effectively utilizes the hospital’s computer Information system(s)
- Retrieve and file documents in medical records using the terminal digit filing system
- Assists with purging records Copies charts as requested for STAT transfers
- Copies charts as requested for Business Office and Utilization Review
- Manage Nuance Dictation workflow and user setup
- Primary person to receive telephone calls in HIM and respond to numerous ROI requests for information to be sent electronically across various digital mediums