HIM Clerk

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The HIM Clerk (Medical Records Clerk) is responsible for managing the medical records of the facility, including preparing, storing, and retrieving patient health records. The medical record clerk reviews medical records for compliance within approved policies.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to accurately enter data, prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Outstanding skills in giving attention to details with display of dexterity in maintaining confidentiality.
• Knowledge of HIPAA medical privacy regulations and practices.
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Must have advanced PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel as well as ability to use financial software and payroll systems (Kronos a plus).
• Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
• Skill to independently interpret reference materials to comply with law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
• Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare environment preferred with previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
• Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
• Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
• Files paperwork and reports in patient charts, ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures files are stored in the designated area according to storage procedures.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
• Retrieves medical records from offsite chart storage facilities when needed.
• Performs other clerical tasks as needed, such as answering phones, faxing, and patient check in and out.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

What This Job Offers

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