Health Info Svs Associate

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Health Information Associate to ensure accurate receipt, processing, and scanning of medical records to support patient care and revenue management.

The role requires basic computer skills and attention to detail; prior experience with medical records and HIM software is preferred. You will perform clerical tasks in the HIM department and support performance metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with medical records and technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medical Records Management: Ensure records are received, processed, and scanned accurately and promptly.
• Information Processing: Process scanned medical records using HIM software, verify information, and enter missing data.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor metrics to ensure quality, productivity, and standard work.
• Resource Utilization: Use Document Management System (DMS) and other resources.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HIM software

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Health Information Associate ensures that medical records are accurately received, processed, and scanned to support patient care and revenue management, while performing various technical and clerical tasks in the HIM department.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Health Information Associate ensures that medical records are accurately received, processed, and scanned to support patient care and revenue management, while performing various technical and clerical tasks in the HIM department.

Experience: Basic Computer Skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Experience with medical records and medical technology is preferred, with a year of experience in an acute care medical records department or customer service being preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medical Records Management: Ensures medical records (both paper and electronic) are received, processed, and scanned accurately and promptly.
• Information Processing: Processes scanned medical records using HIM software, verifies document and patient information, and enters missing data.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitors performance metrics to ensure quality, productivity, and standard work expectations are met.
• Resource Utilization: Uses all facets of Document Management System (DMS) and other resources.
• All other duties as assigned.

Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Self-starting, highly motivated, and organized individual capable of making quick, informed decisions.
• Adaptable to changing needs and dynamics, with the ability to perform repetitive tasks and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Possesses basic skills in analysis, problem-solving, and research, with strong attention to detail.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.