- Numbers paperwork with MRN.
- Sorts paperwork into the 90+ document types for electronic charting.
- Scans prepped paperwork into scan application.
- Indexes scanned paperwork into each individual patient electronic chart.
- Quality checks at all levels for accuracy and quality of document.
- Processes and completes requests for release of information, adhering to all compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Acts as internal courier for all interoffice and USPS mail.
- Processes imaging requests and imaging uploads.
- Processes records release inquiries from patients, outside provider's offices and internal call transfers.
- Courier station answers internal calls for supplies or inquiries of interoffice and USPS mail. Courier responds to funeral home inquiries in the absence of manager and lead.
HIMS Specialist - Bend, United States - Summit Health
Description
Description
Summary:
Numbers, sorts, scans and indexes incoming paperwork from outside entities as well as internal clinical areas and fax lines. Quality checks incoming paperwork at all levels. Processes deceased patient charts. Processes patient authorizations for release of information, answers the phone and assists patients, providers, facilities and internal staff with all Health Information Management services. Prioritizes and processes fax requests from outside entities. Processes scanned document chart corrections. Processes all clinical correspondence and result letters daily. Processes imaging requests for patients and facilities. Acts as courier for all interoffice and USPS mail, sorts incoming USPS mail, posts USPS mail for main and satellite locations.
Essential Functions:
Numbers, sorts, preps, scans and indexes incoming paperwork, covers courier and records release.
Answers and assists needs of patients, providers, outside entities and inter-departmental phone calls, in-basket messages and health maintenance requests.
Performs other maintenance and departmental functions such as payor correspondence and reviews (i.e., RAC, HEDIS, MRA).
Completes special projects or assignments as needed.
Complies with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and standards.
Maintains a clean work area.
Participates in staff meetings and huddles.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, required. Medical office or medical records experience preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Knowledge or complementary experience with electronic health record systems and HIPAA regulations. Ability to work easily in a Windows computer environment with complimentary knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word. Requires the ability to adapt to changing duties and priorities in a high production environment. Ability to research and problem solve. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Customer service phone and in person skills required. Must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. Ability to observe all clinic safety precautions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
RHIT Certification or complimentary HIM experience preferred.
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