Discharge Analysis Clerk- Full Time/ Days

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Medical Records Reviewer to ensure the completion of discharge summaries and medical records. The role involves analyzing inpatient records, identifying deficiencies, and collaborating with physicians to secure necessary documentation. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year related work experience required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes inpatient records to ensure required documentation is completed.
• Identifies deficiencies in electronic medical records.
• Communicates with physicians to secure documents needed for chart completion.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Filing Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Reviews records for completion of the discharge summary and assigns appropriate attending physician responsible for completion of the medical record. Identifies incomplete entries in discharged inpatient, observation patient, Outpatient Surgery, Surgical Overnight Recovery Unit, and Emergency Department medical records. Works with physicians and others to secure completion of the medical records.

Job Duties:

• Analyzes inpatient records in accordance with hospital guidelines to ensure that required documentation is completed.
• Identifies deficiencies in electronic medical record.
• Updates and enters deficiencies into computerized Deficiency Tracking system.
• Generates reports.
• Identifies, tracks and communicates with physicians to secure documents needed for chart completion according to state and federal regulations.
• Reviews and completes daily follow-up, declined deficiencies, done deficiencies, deficiency verification, and final analysis.
• Processes and forwards all loose filing for scanning.
• Assists medical reports in the completion of needed documentation for release of information.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

• Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Filing Skills

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.