HIM Processing Associate (40 Hours, Days)

Good Samaritan Medical Center; Brockton Heights (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Medical Center seeks an HIM Processing Associate to maintain medical record integrity by collecting, preparing, scanning and responding to inquiries. The role involves opening mail, releasing information, preparing records for scanning, and ensuring accurate data entry and reporting.

This full-time position requires a High School diploma and at least 1 year experience in Health Information Management, with proficiency in Windows-based systems and Birth Registry knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required with at least 1 full year experience as a Health Information Management clerk or related experience.
• Must possess competent computer skills, with windows-based experience.
• Ability to push or pull 40 pounds.
• Must possess Birth Registry experience or State Law/Regulation proficiency.
• Strong data entry and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the integrity of medical records by collecting, preparing, scanning, processing, copying and responding to inquiries.
• Opens mail, releases medical information, prepares records for scanning, files, copies, and faxes.
• Ensures accurate data entry into databases and generates required reports.
• Provides auditors with complete documentation to support reimbursement.

Skills

Birth Registry experience

Data entry

Windows-based skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Windows-based computer systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health Information Management (HIM) Assistant maintains the integrity of the medical records by collecting, preparing, scanning, processing, copying and responding to medical record inquiries in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Opens mail, sends for and releases medical information, prepares medical records and tests for scanning, files, copies, and faxes medical information. Ensures accurate and timely entry of data into various databases. Generates required reports. Ensures transmission of required data to governmental entities. Provide auditors complete and accurate documentation to increase reimbursement and decrease denials.

Position: HIM Processing Associate

Department: Fixed Dept Vacancy Factor

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School diploma required with at least 1 full year experience as a Health Information Management clerk or related experience.

Must possess competent computer skills, with windows-based experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to push or pull 40 pounds.
• Must possess excellent visual skills, be detailed oriented, and follow instructions explicitly.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to deal effectively with physicians, nursing units, and other departments.

Required: coverage for Birth Registry is a must. Training will be provided, but best candidate will have Birth Registry experience or State Law/Regulation proficiency.

Compensation Range:

$16.66- $24.77

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans