Health Information Clerk: Records Integrity & Scanning

MCH - Morris County Hospital; Council Grove (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MCH - Morris County Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Clerk to manage incomplete records and maintain medical records in paper and electronic formats. The role involves validating indexing, comparing documents, and processing information requests while ensuring HIPAA confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assembling records, verifying data accuracy for KHDS abstracts, operating scanners, and performing routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required or equivalent.
• Medical Terminology preferred.
• Good communication skills as needed.
• Proficiency in English, grammar, and spelling.
• Proficient in proofreading.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Basic math skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and analyze medical records, electronic and paper, for completion and attach deficiency slips.
• Verify data accuracy for abstracts and enter data into KHDS abstracts.
• Operate scanning equipment and index documents to designated folders.
• Perform general clerical duties (phones, filing, records, fax, copy, email).
• Respond to information requests following hospital policy for confidential information release.
• Maintain patient index and patient charts; compile statistics and QA reports.
• Collaborate with other departments and HIM peers to ensure complete records.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Medical Terminology preferred

Job description

MCH - Morris County Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Clerk to manage incomplete records and maintain medical records in paper and electronic formats. The role involves validating indexing, comparing documents, and processing information requests while ensuring HIPAA confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assembling records, verifying data accuracy for KHDS abstracts, operating scanners, and performing routine clerical tasks.