Sr Health Information Clerk - (Onsite - Grayling, MI)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Free retirement counseling

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Grayling, MI is seeking a Senior Health Information Clerk onsite to manage the lifecycle of the legal medical record after discharge. Responsibilities include retrospective record analysis, birth/death certificate processing for eligible hospitals, and verification of Advance Care Planning documentation.

The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, records systems, and strong communication. A healthcare setting background and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and general internet usage.
• Experience with healthcare records systems is preferred.
• Basic Medical Terminology and customer relations training within 6 months of hire will be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of the legal medical record after patient discharge.
• Perform retrospective record analysis for completeness and compliance.
• Assist with processing birth and death certificates where applicable.
• Verify Advance Care Planning documentation.
• Provide general clerical support and respond to telephone inquiries.
• Coordinate retrieval and storage of medical records and ensure quality analysis.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PowerChart

Kofax

Electronic Birth Certificate

Dolbey transcription/dictation

Job description

• Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Status: Full Time

Company Description

More Than Just Care,It’sCommunity

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where peoplevacation.That’slife at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and alifestylemost people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just beMunson Material.To us, that means teammates who live by our values ofexcellence,teamness, positivity, creativity,and a commitment to creatingexceptional experiencesfor our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

Grow:Tuition reimbursement, in-person and onlinedevelopment,and access to ourcareer hubto help you advance.

Thrive:Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and freeindividualretirement counseling.

Be Well:Freewellness platform for you and your family,pluspersonalizedsupport for personal or family challenges.

Be Heard:Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description

A Day In The Life

ONSITE in Grayling, MI

Shifts:Monday-Friday -Varies - 7:30am - 4PM

The primary role of the Senior Health Information Clerk is to manage the life cycle of the legal medical record after patient discharge. Performs retrospective record analysis to ensure all information is complete and in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements. Assists with processing birth and death certificates (birth certificate completion only applies to the following hospitals: Cadillac, Charlevoix, Grayling, and Munson Medical Center). Point of contact for Advance Care Planning documentation verification. Provides general clerical assistance.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and general internet usage.
• Experience in any of these applications is preferred: PowerChart, Kofax scanning, Electronic Birth Certificate, Dolbey transcription/dictation system.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Multi-task with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Retrieves discharged medical records and loose documentation from patient care areas and performs chart preparation, scanning, indexing and quality analysis.
• Analyzes medical records of discharged patients for completeness and accuracy according to hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Advance Care Planning document processing.
• Coordinates the retrieval of medical records from storage.
• Answers and directs telephone calls in a polite and informative manner.
• Performs quality improvement activities as requested.
• Cross trains to assist with workloads.
• Assists with training of new employees.
• Attends meetings as scheduled and assigned.

Qualifications

What’s Required

High school diploma

1 year of clerical experience - preferably in healthcare

Within the first 6 months of HIM employment, successful completion of basic Medical Terminology and customer relations education (e.g. AIDET or approved nThrive course) will be required

Additional Information

Shifts:Monday-Friday -Varies - 7:30am - 4PM

ONSITE in Grayling, MI

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.