Medical Records

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Great working environment

Job summary

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers is seeking a motivated Health Information Clerk to manage patient records and documentation in our Health Information Department. The role requires accurate data entry, chart scanning, and adherence to HIPAA policies across our state-of-the-art centers.

You will handle EMR data entry, demographics, appointment tracking, and record requests, collaborating with Providers and staff to ensure timely, accurate information flows within a comprehensive cancer care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical records department.
• Medical Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scans documents and enters into patient charts in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Enters demographic and emergency contact information for patients into EMR.
• Maintains upcoming appointments; scans active charts in prior to appointment; logs in appropriate scanned chart log and into patient demographics window.
• Conducts quality checks on scanned charts; destroys and logs appropriately.
• Monitors incoming faxes; sorts and processes accordingly, accurately and efficiently.
• Completes medical record requests in a timely fashion.
• Imports dictation daily, corrects errors, corresponds with Providers regarding issues and faxes dictation to cc’d Providers daily.
• Enters new Provider information into external directory or makes changes as necessary.
• Tracks missing dictations and logs; notifies Physicians; updates frequently with reminders.
• Responds to physician requests as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

EMR software

Dictation processing

Job description

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling.

Mission Statement

To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Overview

We are looking for motivated, professional and friendly individual to work in our Health Information Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the documentation and record-keeping of health information of patients. Would need to follow record release policies and procedures and HIPAA rules and regulations. Respond and complete record requests in a timely manner, along with enter data in an accurate and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Scans documents and enters into patient charts in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Enters demographic and emergency contact information for patients into EMR.
• Maintains upcoming appointments; scans active charts in prior to appointment; logs in appropriate scanned chart log and into patient demographics window.
• Conducts quality checks on scanned charts; destroys and logs appropriately.
• Monitors incoming faxes; sorts and processes accordingly, accurately and efficiently.
• Completes medical record requests in a timely fashion.
• Imports dictation daily, corrects errors, corresponds with Providers regarding issues and faxes dictation to cc’d Providers daily.
• Enters new Provider information into external directory or makes changes as necessary.
• Tracks missing dictations and logs; notifies Physicians; updates frequently with reminders.
• Responds to physician requests as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Internet.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Medical terminology and ability to recognize different types of patient reports.
• Maintains a professional, helpful, positive attitude which contributes to teamwork.
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures and policies preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental, legal and regulatory provisions related to patient records and HIPAA preferred.

Education & Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a medical records department preferred.
• Medical Oncology experience preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health insurance, 401K and a great working environment.

We are an EOE.

Visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"