Sr Health Information Management Coordinator-Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health is seeking a detail-oriented HIM support professional to process and manage medical records with accuracy and confidentiality. The role interacts with providers, other departments, and patients to meet information needs while maintaining privacy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills, experience with medical records, and proficient use of Windows-based software. This position requires independent work with minimal supervision in a healthcare setting.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years of relevant experience required; education may substitute for experience.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and data entry.

Mansioni

• Retrieves and reviews information for daily tasks.
• Communicates with departments, staff, providers, and management to complete duties.
• Reviews and processes incoming requests and assignments.
• Resolves issues related to job functions.
• Develops, compiles, and distributes logs, reports, statistics, etc.

Conoscenze

Data entry

Communication skills

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Medical records knowledge

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Medical record software

Descrizione del lavoro

This job is responsible for processing medical records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of patient information; supports functions of the HIM department by effectively working with customers (providers, other departments, patients) to meet their needs; supports HIM management, but works independently with minimal supervision.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required – High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required – 4 years relevant experience.

Education may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Complete and thorough understanding of all documents in a medical record.

Job Duties

• Retrieves and reviews information as needed for completion of daily tasks.
• Communicates appropriately and works with other departments, staff, providers, and management as necessary to complete job duties.
• Reviews and processes incoming requests and/or assignments.
• Resolves issues that arise related to specific job functions.
• Develops, compiles, and distributes any logs, reports, statistics, etc. as necessary.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.