HIM Tech - Temporary

SoHum Health - Jerold Phelps Community Hospital; Garberville (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SoHum Health - Jerold Phelps Community Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Clerk to organize and maintain patient medical records in compliance with legal and ethical standards. The role requires data entry, filing, and secure handling of sensitive information under supervision.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of customer service and one year in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in computers and EHR systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Respond to requests for medical records promptly and accurately.
• Release medical records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure accuracy of medical records entries.
• Keep up to date with regulatory requirements for medical records and privacy.
• Relay reports to providers or outside facilities by phone, fax, email, or mail.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Discretion with medical records

EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About SoHum Health: At SoHum Health, our mission is to provide high-quality local medical services and engage community members in education and lifestyle opportunities to promote optimal health and wellness. As the sole provider of emergency, acute, radiology, skilled nursing, pharmacy, and various other health services in our expansive rural region, we play a unique role as a hub and trusted partner for the patients we serve. Guided by our core values of caring, quality, teamwork, and positivity, we strive daily to improve the health of our underserved community.

Summary/Objective

The Health Information Management (HIM) Clerk is responsible for maintaining and organizing patient medical records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Duties include data entry, filing, and retrieving medical records as well as ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive patient information. HIM Clerks must have strong attention to detail and knowledge of medical terminology. The HIM clerk performs duties and tasks as assigned under the immediate supervision of the HIM Manager.

Essential Functions

• Proficient in the use of computers and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain patient privacy.
• Responding to requests for medical records in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assisting with the process of releasing medical records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborating with other departments and providers to ensure accuracy and completion of medical record entries.
• Staying current with regulatory requirements related to medical records and patient privacy.
• Process requests for clinical reports at the request of clinicians or for internal and external auditing purposes.
• Accurately relay reports to providers, staff, or outside facilities via telephone, FAX, e-mail, or mail as appropriate.

Core Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Collaboration - Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Proficient with technology

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education and Experience: Two years of customer service and one year in a medical setting.

Salary Description

$23.00-$31.84 DOE