Job Information
Catholic Health Health Information Clerk Acute KMH in Kenmore, New York
Salary: 16.26-24.40 USD
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
Summary:
Maintains electronic medical record integrity through the timely and accurate prepping and scanning of medical records into the document imaging system. Examines pages and verifies proper patient identification on each page and proper prepping and scanning methods for accurate indexing into the imaging system, evaluates & corrects duplicate medical record numbers, files and retrieves medical records, answers telephone, photocopies and faxes materials according to release of information policy, receives and greets the public, physicians, nurses, patients and other HIM customers in a friendly and welcoming manner. Ensures timely completion of death certificates as defined by NYS regulations.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
High school graduate
Medical terminology course
AAS Degree in Secretarial Science or Medical Office Assistant is preferred
EXPERIENCE
- At least six (6) months experience in an office setting, preferably a health related facility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to perform computer functions in a Microsoft Windows environment
Must have good verbal, written, and computer communication skills, and ability to navigate the Internet
Must demonstrate the ability to be detail-oriented and perform tasks at a high rate of accuracy
Proficient with computers and keyboarding skills
Must be able to type at or above the rate of 45 wpm
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to utilize all types of media: electronic health record, paper and microfilm is preferred
Must successfully pass medical terminology test
Strong organizational and solid clerical and time management skills; as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Understands and maintains the confidential nature of information handled and discussed
Ability to apply judgment independently, and prioritize tasks
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in office setting, out of department storage areas and occasional travel to patient care units.
ENVIRONMENT
Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
REQNUMBER: 29613