Supplemental HIM Assistant

Memorial Hermann Health System•West, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. This includes employees, who are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations when they feel cared for, heard, and valued, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency. The Health Information Management Assistant performs general administrative duties under direct supervision to support the daily operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department. This role involves all clerical functions necessary for filing, retrieving, copying, and distributing medical records in compliance with federal, state, industry, and hospital guidelines. The assistant will also provide guidance to HIM Assistant I and newly hired employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong knowledge of medical records procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks accurately

Nice To Haves

RHIT preferred
Two (2) years of experience in health information management or equivalent health information management technical training, preferred

Responsibilities

Performs general administrative duties as directed to carry out the daily operations of Health Information Management (HIM) department.
Performs all clerical functions necessary to file, retrieve, copy and distribute medical records following all federal, state, industry and hospital guidelines.
Will provide guidance to HIM Assistant I and newly hired employees.
Reviews the medical record and assignment of deficiencies to assure compliance with rules and regulations for record completion.
Audits accuracy of electronic and manual entry and facilitates resolution of any discrepancies.
Maintains records using multiple, complex filing systems to retrieve files, locate missing records, file/or scan new and updated information.
Determines appropriate document content and data necessary to be retained in the legal physical and electronic medical records.
Reviews medical records for completeness.
Monitors entries made into medical record documents to ensure that all information is legible, complete, and signed.
Coordinates analysis of records into standard order, and files records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing system.
Reviews scanned documents for accuracy, legibility, and appropriate identification.
Provides customer service related duties.
Communicates with physicians and staff to clarify diagnosis or get additional information.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.