HIM Clerk I

Position Summary:

This position requires knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures and assumes responsibility and accountability for prepping, scanning, and QC (quality control) Indexing of all documents picked up and received by the Health Information Management (HIM) Department, ensuring timely accessibility of information for quality patient care. This HIM professional will assume responsibilty to maintain the integrity of the Horizon Patient Folder (HPF) medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations and Dignity Health compliance policies, realizing the high impact the records have relating to grant funding, coding, billing payors and reimbursement. This position assumes responsibility and accountability for release of information to physician offices and the performance of quantitative and qualitative chart analysis on all levels of care in accordance to medical staff rules and regulations and Federal and State regulations. This position will also be responsible for timely notification to physicians of pending records that need completion, identifying those physicians who will be suspended and notifying appropriate hospital personnel / departments of physician suspension. In addition, this position assists in the responsibilty of completing birth certificates and paperwork for the POP paternity program, when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of business English, basic math, medical terminology and familiarity with windows-based computer software
• Must be geared to repetitive work and maintain speed and accuracy
• Must have capability to decipher doctors’ penmanship
• Must be able to type 40 wpm at 90% accuracy
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have the ability to use computer, printer, scanner, and software programs necessary to the position
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and hands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good telephone skills, organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem-solve simultaneous events, work well under pressure, and pay close attention to detail necessary
• Must be a self-starter and able to accomplish responsibilities and assignments in an accurate and timely manner without direct supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years training in the Health Information field or comparable experience in hospital work with a background in release of medical information and qualitative/quantitative chart analysis preferred
• Familiarity with printers, scanners, and facsimile machines preferred

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital provides state-of-the-art health care to the North State communities. This award-winning facility is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical center. Located in picturesque Tehama County, St. Elizabeth offers 76 licensed beds, a trauma level III emergency department, comprehensive surgical services and a progressive Family Birth Center. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has earned a Grade "A" from The Leapfrog Group for quality and safety for six consecutive award periods, and has built a reputation for excellence in orthopedics, family-centered maternity care and emergency services. St. Elizabeth is a sister facility to Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, and is committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate care available. For more information visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/stelizabethhospital.

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