HIM Clerk II

HIM Clerk II

Location:

Olean General Hospital Location of Job: US:

NY:

Olean Work Type:
Full-Time Shift 1

Job Description

The Health Information Clerk performs various tasks to support the processing, maintenance, paper and electronic storage, retrieval, scanning and quality review of electronic medical records in accordance with hospital, state, federal, legal, and ISO standards. Responsible for responding to and release of protected health information in accordance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies and procedures and federal and state statutes to authorized parties.

Maintains integrity of information through the electronic medical record while retrieving confidential patient information. Reviews and evaluates incomplete records and assigns deficiencies (both dictated and electronic signatures). Communicates to physicians and their offices regarding deficient and delinquent records. Prepares records for scanning, verifies patient identification on each page and analyzes for completeness. Scans documents into the electronic document management system and examines pages to ensure image quality and complete quality review indexing (assign form ).

Verifies data integrity. Assures that paper record is disposed of properly. Prepares birth certificates, acquires appropriate signatures and files information. Prepares, properly executes and files paternity affidavits as necessary. Participates as a member of the Health Information Team along with participating in staff development.

Education And Credentials

High school graduate or equivalent with related courses in typing, filing, office methods and business required.

Experience

6 months of experience working within a hospital or medical office position preferred. Working knowledge of basic computer applications and Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of Medical Terminology, independent judgment in making decisions which may require intense investigation and interpretation in making decisions.

Working Conditions

Department: OGH Health Information Management Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00 Weekend/Holiday Requirement:
No On Call

Required:

No With Rotation:
No Scheduled

Work Hours:

800AM - 400PM Work Arrangement:
Onsite Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH Requisition #: 21382 Recruiter:
Erica R. Babcock Grade: OLH2 Pay Frequency:
Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $16.00 - $21.66

* Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Olean General Hospital's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Olean General Hospital envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person.

We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Olean General Hospital is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!