HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CLERK

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

102d

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking to hire a Medical Records Clerk to join our team! JOB SUMMARY: Reviews medical records after discharge for completeness in compliance with the hospitals bylaws, federal and state requirements. Assures that patient’s abstracts are correctly entered into the chart deficiency system. Monitors accounts being admitted daily for duplication of medical records numbers, along with checking patients discharge status when assembling the chart. Ensures that all transcribed reports are filed in a timely manner in the charts. Communicates with physicians about delinquent reports. Accountable for the accurate transcription of dictated reports. Assures the completion of incomplete medical records within the time frame as specified by the medical staff rules and regulations. Is familiar with requirements of the state guidelines of timeframes for processing of the charts such as the History and Physical and Operatives report timeframes allowed. Also knows Medical Record content, maintenance and retention of records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to use hospital information system and operate basic computer functions and software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must maintain a positive professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records after discharge for completeness.
• Ensure compliance with hospital bylaws, federal and state requirements.
• Enter patient abstracts into the chart deficiency system.
• Monitor accounts for duplication of medical records numbers.
• Check patients' discharge status when assembling the chart.
• File transcribed reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate with physicians about delinquent reports.
• Ensure accurate transcription of dictated reports.
• Complete incomplete medical records within specified time frames.
• Familiarity with state guidelines for processing charts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees