What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk (DOH/NMBHI #28189) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
This position Is assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD). The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas (NMBHI) is comprised of various inpatient services including psychiatric services, treatment services for adolescents, long term care services and forensic treatment services as well as comprehensive outpatient services program.
Several services are provided within the HIMD to include: Transcription Services, Assembly and Analysis. Coding. Release of Information, Census, and Professional Medical Library. HIMD is responsible for maintaining compliance with standards. rules, regulations. and requirements relating to HIMD issues.
This posting is used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position exists for the general purpose of maintaining a technical system for the processing of release of information requests and supporting the assembly and analysis of discharge health records.
Incumbent will be assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD) within the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas. The incumbent will be responsible for printing, editing, logging, and dissemination of transcribed health record documents. Maintain compliance with standard rules, regulations, and requirements of the Joint commission Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Committee for Quality Assurance and the New Mexico Administrative Code.
How does it get done?
The job gets done by performing tasks such as:
Individual occupying this position is responsible for preserving the established system in which active health records are maintained. They must maintain an efficient process for the logging and filing of health record documents and maintain consistency by retrieving documents in the filing bins on their assigned units on a daily basis. Receipt of health records documents must be acknowledged by signing the appropriate transcription log. Health record documents must be filed according to most current active health record chart order in the active health record the same day the are received. Health records must be audited for missing documents, signatures, dates, and times. Records must be purged according to the most current purge schedule. This individual will retrieve discharged health records from the units on a daily basis. and perform other related duties as assigned. The incumbent will cross train, backup other department functions as assigned by their supervisor as deemed necessary.
Who are the customers?
Clients/Residents/Patients
Ideal Candidate
Clients/Residents/Patients
Minimum Qualification
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Francisco Padilla, (505)454-2163 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
This position Is assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD). The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas (NMBHI) is comprised of various inpatient services including psychiatric services, treatment services for adolescents, long term care services and forensic treatment services as well as comprehensive outpatient services program.
Several services are provided within the HIMD to include: Transcription Services, Assembly and Analysis. Coding. Release of Information, Census, and Professional Medical Library. HIMD is responsible for maintaining compliance with standards. rules, regulations. and requirements relating to HIMD issues.
This posting is used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position exists for the general purpose of maintaining a technical system for the processing of release of information requests and supporting the assembly and analysis of discharge health records.
Incumbent will be assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD) within the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas. The incumbent will be responsible for printing, editing, logging, and dissemination of transcribed health record documents. Maintain compliance with standard rules, regulations, and requirements of the Joint commission Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Committee for Quality Assurance and the New Mexico Administrative Code.
How does it get done?
The job gets done by performing tasks such as:
Individual occupying this position is responsible for preserving the established system in which active health records are maintained. They must maintain an efficient process for the logging and filing of health record documents and maintain consistency by retrieving documents in the filing bins on their assigned units on a daily basis. Receipt of health records documents must be acknowledged by signing the appropriate transcription log. Health record documents must be filed according to most current active health record chart order in the active health record the same day the are received. Health records must be audited for missing documents, signatures, dates, and times. Records must be purged according to the most current purge schedule. This individual will retrieve discharged health records from the units on a daily basis. and perform other related duties as assigned. The incumbent will cross train, backup other department functions as assigned by their supervisor as deemed necessary.
Who are the customers?
Clients/Residents/Patients
Ideal Candidate
Clients/Residents/Patients
Minimum Qualification
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Francisco Padilla, (505)454-2163 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $17 - $25