HIM Clerk

Winfield, Kansas•Winfield, KS

About The Position

The HIM Clerk independently scans complete paper medical records into the computerized medical record, ensuring records are scanned accurately and on time. The role participates in performance improvement activities, provides support to hospital staff on scanning issues, and serves as backup for Admissions and Dismissals. The clerk also answers and directs telephone calls, maintains confidential materials, and performs other assigned duties. This is a full-time, benefited position.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least six months of experience in clerical accounting and clerical procedures.
Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
At least one year of experience in credit and/or collections for a healthcare facility.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to use computerized medical records and scanning equipment.
Ability to organize and remain flexible during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Review charts thoroughly to identify all pages that need to be scanned; refer questions about whether a document should be scanned to the Director.
Use knowledge of computerized medical records and scanning equipment to scan paper records accurately and meet the 100% scanning quality standard.
Serve as a resource for hospital staff on scanning issues.
Forward partially completed charts to the HIM Director after scanning.
Complete an incident report and forward it to the HIM Director when information is scanned into the wrong account.
Answer telephone calls professionally and courteously, take messages, direct calls to appropriate staff, and answer by the second ring.
Provide backup to Admissions and Dismissals.
Identify and complete needed tasks during available work time; respond to special requests within a reasonable time.
Maintain confidentiality and make confidential materials available only to authorized individuals.
Maintain good working relationships with department staff, other departments, physicians, and hospital staff.
Participate in performance improvement activities and attend annual hospital reviews and department in-services as scheduled.
Operate equipment safely and correctly and comply with department policies and procedures relating to operations, fire safety, and infection control.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interact professionally with visitors and employees, remain flexible and organized during stressful situations, and represent the organization positively and professionally in the community.
Communicate the hospital's mission, vision, core values, ethics, and goals, as well as the department's mission.
Follow the dress code, wear identification while on duty, use the computerized punch-time system correctly, report to work as scheduled, and complete assigned work.