Health Information Management Associate

Northwell Health • Mount Kisco, FL

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About The Position

Performs all tasks related to discharge processing and document prepping, scanning and indexing. Interacts with nursing and support staff throughout the hospital.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves the medical records of discharged patients from the nursing units on a daily basis.
• Utilizing specialized knowledge, reconciles records against discharge reports and identifies any outstanding cases.
• Exercises independent judgement by following up and escalating any cases that were not received.
• Reviews and releases all documents that have been scanned and indexed by the ED unit ambassadors.
• Prepares, scans and indexes OBS Check Call cases and late filing received from the nursing units.
• Maintains inpatient and ASU throughput statistics.
• Prepares scanned medical records and loose filing for shipment to off-site storage when needed.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.Takes and delivers messages. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior team members for direction.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities; produces quality results.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees