Medical Secretary - ROI

Current Opening • Jamestown, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the HIM Manager, this role maintains medical record integrity through proper and authorized release of medical record information for patient, healthcare, legal, insurance company and PRO requests. The position assures the proper identification of patients, and the accurate and complete scanning of the medical records and appropriate maintenance of the MPI. The Medical Secretary also receives, places, and transfers telephone calls as the point of contact for the Health Information Management Office, monitors the public access window in HIM, and assists internal and external requests to the office. Other related duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Epic ROI Module required.
• Must demonstrate some working knowledge in the use of a computer terminal and photocopier.
• Must demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, accuracy, good grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility.
• Must possess the ability to properly identify the requested medical record information and follow legal and hospital policy with regard to release.
• Responsible for maintaining standards of this position.
• Communicates well with co-workers, other hospital staff, physicians, and guests.
• Employee must realize the importance of confidentiality at all times.
• The identification of patient medical records must be accurate and concise.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the major requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Visual acuity and color perception necessary for performing routine procedures.
• Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management Program.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions.
• This position requires frequent sitting and standing to perform the major responsibilities.
• Must demonstrate proper ergonomics while typing to prevent soreness or injury.
• A comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment for this role.
• A urine drug screening is required for all positions and must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire.
• Continuously: Visual Observation, Sitting, Hands and Finger Dexterity, Reaching with Hands and Arms, Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling, Hearing/Listening.
• Occasionally: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Up to 10 pounds: Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling, Noise.
• Rarely: Climbing, Up to 25 pounds: Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling, Up to 50 pounds: Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling, Up to 75 pounds: Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling, Up to 100 pounds: Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling, Over 100 pounds: Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling, Working with Hazardous Materials.
• Frequently: Working Inside, Working Outside, Working in Extreme Heat, Working in Extreme Cold, Working in Dirt/Dust.

Nice To Haves

• High school level of knowledge preferred with preferred a one or two year college level Medical Secretary or Medical Record Technician curriculum.
• Two years experience as a Medical Secretary is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all requests for medical information and verifies for proper authorization and legal aspects of release.
• Retrieves the medical record and makes appropriate copies for all valid and authorized requests.
• Prepares billing information for reimbursement of medical record copies as needed.
• Copies records for requests from NDHCRI, Blue Cross and the RAC Medicare.
• Stays proficient with state and local legal requirements for proper release of information.
• Receives, places, and transfers telephone calls, as the point of contacted for Health Information Management Office.
• Monitors public access window in HIM and helps internal and external requests to the office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees