Health Info Clerk, FT Evenings

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare network in California is seeking a Health Info Clerk to manage health information under supervision. This full-time evening position requires attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as effective communication with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have high school education and familiarity with medical records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of filing systems is required.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes health information and medical records.
• Retrieves medical records and assists staff.
• Prepares documents for storage and destruction.

Skills

Knowledge of medical records

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Keyboarding skills

Education

High School graduate or GED

Tools

Windows Software

Electronic medical record systems

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The HIM Clerk processes Health Information under the direction of the HIM Director or designated supervisor. This processing includes but is not limited to: collecting and/or delivering health information/hard copy medical records for patient care and processing the surgical list; retrieval of medical records, pick up of discharged patient records from nursing units, locating and following up on missing medical records, prepping, scanning and filing of medical records and loose reports, preparation of documents for storage via scanning or boxing, answering telephones; and/or assisting physicians and ancillary staff with health information requests. As time permits, may assists with preparation of medical records for destruction.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of medical records and medical record documents.
• Ability to process work using both alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
• Must be well organized and demonstrates an aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to be courteous, tactful, and cooperative throughout the day.
• Ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy despite frequent interruptions.
• Legible writing and printing is mandatory.
• Basic computer skills and keyboarding skills; typing speed of 30 wpm.
  
  
  

Required Experience

Required:

• Knowledge of Windows Software
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous HIM Department or medical office experience
• Valid California driver’s license, motor vehicle, motor vehicle insurance and current registration.
• High School graduate or GED
  
  
  

Address

12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary

21.00-28.35

Shift

Evening

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Zip Code

90602

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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