HIM Clerk JCL On-site

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The HIM Clerk works on-site in the Medical Records Office at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The role organizes and evaluates patient medical records; reviews records for accuracy and completeness; and updates, files, scans, and retrieves records. The clerk maintains health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems, processes and reports patient information in accordance with health requirements, standards, and the network’s numerical coding system, and protects the confidentiality and security of medical records. The position also releases information in accordance with applicable regulations and communicates with people inside and outside the department to obtain or provide information. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related clerical experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years of medical records clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, maintain, or operate health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.
• Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information in accordance with health requirements, standards, and the network’s numerical coding system.
• Organize and evaluate patient medical records and review them for accuracy and completeness.
• Update, file, scan, and retrieve medical records, including retrieving records for physicians, technicians, and other medical personnel.
• Protect the security and confidentiality of medical records and follow professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations.
• Communicate with people inside and outside the department to provide or obtain needed information.
• Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses involving conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors, medical staff, or team members.

What This Job Offers

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