Chart Completion Representative, Hospice

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union membership

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to maintain patient EHRs, analyze records for completeness, and notify providers to address deficiencies. The role includes creating chart folders for new patients and retrieving old charts, while upholding patient confidentiality and department policies.

Candidates should have a HS diploma (GED acceptable) and prior medical office experience with familiarity in Windows and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, chart analysis, medical record tracking, abstracting.
• Verbal communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to handle detailed confidential information.
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex medical documentation.
• Develop good relationships with physicians and health-care staff.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records system applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electronic health record by analyzing medical records for completeness.
• Determine deficiencies and notify providers to complete records.
• Ensure accurate filing and chart order; maintain and retrieve medical records and reports.
• Create and route chart folders for new patients; collect discharges and old charts.
• Collaborate with Physicians on incomplete charts as needed.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality and department policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Chart analysis

Medical record tracking

Confidential data handling

Windows/Microsoft Office

Communication skills

EHR systems

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley

Position Overview

Successful candidate will have medical office experience with preference given to candidates who have prior experience with EHR or Medical Records. Maintains the electronic health record by analyzing medical records for completeness. Determines deficiencies and notifies providers to complete records. Ensures accurate and timely filing and chart order of medical records as well as maintenance and retrieval of medical records and reports. Creates and routes chart folders for new patients, collects all current discharges and old charts from various departments. May work with Physicians regarding incomplete charts. Adheres to all standards regarding patient confidentiality; rules of conduct as outlined in policy; and departmental rules, policies and procedures.

Education

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of Medical terminology, chart analysis, medical record tracking, abstracting.
• Verbal communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with detailed confidential information.
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and medical record documentation.
• Development of good working relationships with physicians, clinical ancillary departments, department coworkers, and other health care professionals.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records system applications.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $25.75 to $33.07 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.