Health Information Records Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Missouri is seeking a File Clerk to manage patient medical records within the Health Information Management service line at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, filing systems, data entry, and experience with CPRS/VISTA. The incumbent will maintain paper records, handle transfers, ensure confidentiality, and provide courteous customer service in a 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical record file systems, procedures and retention policies.
• Typing/keyboard skills to perform data entry accurately.
• Experience with imaging and uploading applications.
• Ability to operate personal computers and troubleshoot minor issues.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, indexing, scanning, and assigning nomenclature to health and administrative information for inclusion in the patient record in CPRS.
• Maintain a system of paper medical records.
• Retrieve and deliver records to authorized personnel.
• Interface with CPRS and VISTA applications; perform related clerical tasks.
• Process transfers of records to other facilities and prepare records for retention/disposition.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with release of information guidelines.
• Support a courteous, patient-focused service environment.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Skills

Computer Skills

Information Assurance

Information Management

Medical Information

Education

Two years above high school

Tools

CPRS

VISTA

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Missouri is seeking a File Clerk to manage patient medical records within the Health Information Management service line at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, filing systems, data entry, and experience with CPRS/VISTA. The incumbent will maintain paper records, handle transfers, ensure confidentiality, and provide courteous customer service in a 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday schedule.