Scanner and Abstractor

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. The Scanner & Abstractor ensures medical information is scanned, abstracted, or filed into the appropriate section of the electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner to improve quality service and patient care. Initiates follow-up when necessary.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Completion of medical terminology course
• One year healthcare experience utilizing medical terminology or medical records skills

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for documenting accurate transfer of information into the patient’s electronic medical record in a timely manner using current technology.
• Recognizes appropriate information to be added to patient’s medical record. Utilizes critical thinking to identify and eliminate the addition of inappropriate information.
• Collaborates with patient care team to effectively and efficiently assist in the completion of the medical record by notifying of information outside of normal range to determine next course of action for the patient.
• Prioritizes work by interpreting patient information that is significant for the continuity and progression of patient care.
• Works independently towards prioritized goals for each respective team.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees