CLERICAL

Responsible for multiple record processing and record retrieval tasks to ensure the accurate and timely retrieval of patient medical records for all internal and external customers. High School graduate or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years Medical Records experience in an Acute Care or related facility preferred. Basic Medical Terminology, computer skills and excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required. Must have strong written and oral communication skills and knowledge of general office procedures and filing systems. Thorough knowledge of confidentiality rules and knowledge of State and Federal laws governing release of medical information.

Responsible for abstracting information per State and facility requirements for inpatient coding using official coding guidelines and ICD-9-CM. Minimum of 1 year experience in cardiac, cancer and surgery cases required. CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA certification required. Must have thorough knowledge of confidentiality rules and knowledge of State and Federal laws governing release of medical information.

Responsible for managing clerical and technical functions relating to the Health Information Management (HIM) operations. Develops and trains staff including production, accuracy, audits, policies and procedures. Must have experience with multiple record processing and record retrieval of patient medical records. Strong written and oral communication skills required. Must have thorough knowledge of confidentiality rules and knowledge of State and Federal laws governing release of medical information. Minimum 2 years EHR/HIM supervisor experience in an Acute Care or related facility. RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.

Responsible for managing daily A/R report, schedules, policies & procedures, education & training of coding staff including meeting production standards, assuring accuracy and providing improvement plans. Ability to code and audit inpatient and outpatient, long-term care, clinic & psych records using official coding guidelines, ICD-9-CM. Minimum of two years experience in a management role in an Acute Care or related healthcare facility. CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA certification required.