Health Information Records Specialist

Caldwell County Hospital; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton, KY seeks a Medical Record Specialist in the HIM department. This role is responsible for accurate entry of information into the EMR, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding organizational practices under the Medical Records Supervisor.

Responsibilities include collecting and assembling records from ER, inpatient, outpatient and swing bed, scanning sorted files, and ensuring requests are processed within 30 days, with HIPAA guidelines followed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• 1- 2 years with basic understanding of medical terminology is preferred.
• 3- 5 years with basic understanding of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects emergency room, inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed records from their respective departments on a daily basis.
• Assembles outpatient, emergency room, inpatient & swing bed records according to specific guidelines ensuring appropriate test results are incorporated into the medical file.
• Scans all outpatient, emergency room, inpatient and swing bed once sorted and assembled.
• Ability to read and comprehend a large variety of memos, insurance requests, business letters, physician orders, nursing notations, diagnostic department reports and other information contained in patient\'s records.
• Answers the telephone and performs necessary tasks.
• Routes & retrieves records needing signatures to clinic areas, the ER, and surgical departments.
• Maintains a log of medical records requests to ensure timely completion, and ensures that all requests are processed within 30 days of receipt.
• Utilizes the EMR Software program to locate patient information on the financial and the clinical side.
• Handles requests for information following required guidelines.
• Obtains required signatures on forms according to established procedures and ensures information recorded is complete and accurate for processing of charges and billing.
• Promotes a positive hospital image to patients and physicians by possessing a professional appearance and attitude.
• Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety and environmental standards.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

3-5 years with basic understanding of medical terminology

Job description

Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton, KY seeks a Medical Record Specialist in the HIM department. This role is responsible for accurate entry of information into the EMR, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding organizational practices under the Medical Records Supervisor.

Responsibilities include collecting and assembling records from ER, inpatient, outpatient and swing bed, scanning sorted files, and ensuring requests are processed within 30 days, with HIPAA guidelines followed.