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Down East Community Hospital is Hiring a Health Information Clerk Near Machias, ME
Full-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Front office staff position responsible for all aspects of customer service and chart maintenance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes transcription service portal for document management.
- Performs required edits as necessary or at physician request.
- Monitors for "on hold" documents.
- Assembles charts for coding assuring all required documents are present.
- Assigns any identified deficiencies to the provider.
- Scans paper documents to account using approved naming convention.
- Monitors and updates Task Queues
- Answers phone and responds to associated customer service requests.
- Processes verbal requests for medical records from authorized staff members.
- Pulls charts for next day's ASU patients as scheduled.
- Picks up Department mail, completed records and documents and distributes within the Department.
- Uses Electronic Birth Certificate Software (DAVE) to abstract, print and transmit birth certificates to State office of Vital Statistics within 48 hours of birth (excluding weekends)
- Prepares paternity papers as appropriate
- Types complimentary birth certificates
- Assists Health Information Director in gathering information for special studies
- Assists in pulling records for medical record reviews and/or audits
- Maintains the Death File.
- Assuring deceased patients are removed from active files and placed in Death File
- Performs filing, scanning, chart maintenance and other department functions as required
- Maintains working knowledge of release of information protocols
- Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.
- Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures.
- Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department.
Requirements
Experience:
- High School diploma
- Previous hospital experience desirable with computer literacy
- Knowledge of medical terminology helpful
- Experience with general office equipment: photocopier, fax machine, etc.
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
- Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA, Maine State law and DECH policy
- Ability to communicate and cooperate with physicians, co-workers, hospital employees and the public.
Job Summary
Full Time
$31k-38k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/20/2024
CALAIS, ME
25 - 50
2019
VICKI F BROWN
<$5M
Hospital
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