Analyst Health Information

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center is seeking an on-site Health Information Clerk to support processing of patient health information records. Responsibilities include collecting discharge records, reconciling them with patient activity, and preparing and indexing documents in the electronic medical records system.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of basic computer programs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in keyboarding and data entry.
• Ability to pass necessary background checks.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Meticulous attention to detail for record accuracy.
• Familiarity with basic spreadsheet and word-processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Collects discharge and treatment records from various locations.
• Reconciles records with activity lists for patients.
• Preps records for scanning and indexing into the EMR.
• Scans documents into the electronic system following procedures.
• Maintains and updates electronic records, including deletions or additions as needed.
• Interfaces with medical staff to support access to information while following HIPAA rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding

Background checks

English communication

Attention to detail

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for (clerical) functions related to processing of health information records. These functions may include collection and reconciliation of discharges; prepping, scanning, and indexing encounters into the medical record system; analysis of records for completion; assisting authorized callers with information access.

Job Functions

1. Collects records of recently discharged/treated patients from various locations within the organization.
2. Reconciles the records received against the listing of activity for that patient type on a given date and ensures that all records are received.
3. Preps records for scanning.
4. Scans records into the electronic system following established procedures.
5. Performs any document deletions or additions to electronic records when needed.
6. Indexes records into the electronic system.
7. Analyzes records for deficiencies and creates deficiencies in the electronic systems following established procedures.
8. Assists medical practitioners in the use of the electronic system to access information and complete deficiencies.
9. Assists callers in accessing medical information following established procedures and HIPAA requirements.
10. May be required to follow up on physician delinquencies.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Keyboarding/typing skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic computer programs; spreadsheet, word-processing
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Preferred Qualifications

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.