HIM ASSOCIATE (566)

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL is seeking a Records Clerk responsible for ensuring paper medical records are accurately incorporated into the electronic health record (EHR). You will retrieve documents, prepare records, edit charts, index, and audit for quality while handling Release of Information duties compliant with HIPAA.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, customer service, and familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or post-secondary education preferred.
• 1-year clerical/support experience preferred.
• 1-year customer service experience preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure paper medical records are incorporated into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Retrieve documents from patient care units and prepare medical record documents.
• Conduct chart editing, repair, indexing, quality review, and auditing within the patient record.
• Perform Release of Information duties with HIPAA and customer service knowledge.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type

On-site

Job Description Summary

Responsible for workflow ensuring paper medical records get incorporated into the electronic health record including retrieving documents from patient care units, preparing medical record documents, chart editing, repair, indexing, quality review, validating and auditing within the patient record. Responsible for verifying accurate and complete documentation within the record according to regulations. Responsible for Release of Information duties, which requires knowledge of HIPAA and customer service skills. Utilizes knowledge, including but not limited to, medical coding, revenue cycle, Joint Commission regulations, and HIPAA. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values.

Job Description

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or post-secondary education preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

N/A

Experience

• 1-year satisfactory clerical/support experience preferred.
• 1-year satisfactory customer service experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• General anatomy & physiology knowledge preferred.
• Word processing/computer application experience and knowledge required.
• Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and outlook.

Pay Transparency

$16.50 - $24.82. Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.