HIM Clerk - Health Information Management

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is looking for a Records Clerk to maintain patient medical records with accuracy and discretion. You will ensure HIPAA compliance, assist providers, and manage information flow across departments.

The role requires strong data entry, typing, and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and in a team. CPR certification may be obtained on employment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Proficient computer, clerical and communication skills.
• Integrity, discretion and respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• Completion of Medical Terminology program including Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology.
• Able to operate transcription equipment and office machines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical record requests for HIPAA compliance.
• Verify release of information forms meet requirements.
• Complete medical record requests accurately and timely per HIPAA.
• Transcribe medical reports for healthcare providers.
• Assist with accessing patient records and related duties.
• Scan/upload documents into the electronic health record.
• Monitor the fax queue and organize paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

65 wpm typing

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Teamwork

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Terminology program (Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology)

Tools

Transcription equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining and organizing patient medical records, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, as well as ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The clerk will work closely with various departments to ensure that records are properly filed and maintained according to hospital policy and legal requirements.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Analyze a medical record request to ensure it meets HIPAA complianceVerifies proper release of information form is obtained and meets all requirementsCompletion of medical record request in an accurate and timely manner according to HIPAA guidelines/ rules and regulations.Transcribe medical reportsAssist healthcare providers with accessing patient medical records and any other duties they may requireRetrieves and distributes paperwork throughout the facilityScanning/ uploading documents into the electronic health recordChecks and corrects documentation and placement of previously filed documents.Monitoring the fax queueDemonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.Perform other duties as assigned.High School Graduate or equivalentProficient computer, clerical and communication skillsIntegrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and privacyKeyboarding optimal 65 wpm or moreStrong data entry skillsStrong organizational skillsExceptional knowledge/ adherence to privacy and confidentialityStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamAttention to details/accuracyAbility to interpret clinical dataAbility to deal with interruptions such as frequent telephone calls.Completion of Medical Terminology program or course. Medical terminology must include Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology.Must be able to operate office machines, including a transcription equipmentCertified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) preferred.Heartcode CPR Certified (obtain upon employment)