Sr Health Information Management Coordinator-Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health System; Werner Park (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana seeks a Medical Records Clerk to process and maintain patient records with accuracy and confidentiality. You will support the HIM department by collaborating with providers, departments, and staff to fulfill requests while working independently with minimal supervision.

Your duties include retrieving and reviewing records, handling daily tasks, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly to varying levels.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and standard software packages.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Medical records software

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

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 LSU Health System of North Louisiana provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana with 600,000 clinic visits annually. There are more than 20 locations, including North Louisiana’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital, a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La. designated as a Level III Trauma Center. Ochsner LSU Health has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.