Health Information Management Representative II

Howard County Medical Center•St Paul, NE

About The Position

The Health Information Management Representative II performs diversified clerical duties and transcribes physicians’ recorded dictation. Dictation may relate to medical physicals, progress notes, surgical procedures, consultations, patient histories, and discharge summaries. The position works 10-hour shifts and supports medical record quality, reporting, credentialing, and department operations while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and Medical Center policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and act on basic financial statements, national and state regulations, and operational, maintenance, and organizational policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships.
Ability to identify problems.

Nice To Haves

Prior office experience preferred.
One to two years of experience as a Medical Transcriptionist, in addition to experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Transcribe dictation from physicians, physician assistants, visiting consultants, administration, and other sources as needed.
Answer phone calls, handle faxes, check office supplies and forms, and restock them when needed.
Assist the department manager with the Continuous Quality Improvement process.
Assist with auditing and verifying medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, immediate supervisors, and other departments.
Accept responsibility for organizing new or difficult assignments and seek opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner, dependability, and timely completion of work.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and Medical Center policies.
Understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings.
Consider the impact of regulations on work and discuss compliance concerns appropriately.
Coordinate the Medical Staff credentialing function.
Compile the death certificate, birth defects, HIPAA searches, and ECC reports by the first of the month.
Complete and submit the Advanced Directive report.
Compile paternity reports quarterly.
Provide accurate information lists to coders and assist with questions as needed.
Analyze incoming and current information as time allows.
Perform other duties as assigned.