HEALTH INFO SPEC

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas. Maintains integrity of Master Patient Index. Prepares the monthly birth and death reports for the State of Tennessee. Provides support to staff positions during peak workloads and fills in vacations and holidays. Analyzes/monitors reports. Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects. Maintains microfilm in filing cabinets and storage cage. Assists with training of new employees. Serves as a telephone backup in the department. Serves as a resource person to staff members.

Requirements

• None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years experience in an acute care Medical Record Department preferred.
• Detail-oriented, good organization skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years experience in an acute care Medical Record Department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas.
• Serves as a support to clerical and analyst positions within the department.
• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Prepare the monthly birth and mortality reports for the State Department of Vital Records in a timely manner.
• Maintains microfilm.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects.
• Maintains MPI integrity by performing merges, additions, deletions, and revisions.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservices and workshops.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees or teams as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed departmental quality and quantity standards.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those related to safety and infection control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED