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Description
Job Summary: HIM Representative I is an entry level position responsible for clerical duties with in the Health Information Management department.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizes various computer reports daily to retrieve medical records and documentation information from various locations and ensures record information is accounted for.
- Prints and Scans all final reports for each record retrieved and access a medical record chart that corresponds to the medical record information retrieved.
- Retrieve all medical records requested by hospital departments for patient care, research and external reviewers.
- Processes all requests for copies of medical records, including subpoenas, court orders and audits.
- Search and retrieve all medical record charts in permanent file according to the facilities terminal filing system.
- Research all loose reports and locate corresponding medical record for proper scanning.
- Collects the necessary documents, data, and information for the correct completion of birth certificates and/or other types of vital records
- Ability to analyze complex information and use problem solving skills to determine appropriate solutions to resolve Birth Certificate and Death Certificate issues.
- Assists Funeral homes, the local Town and State representatives with resolution of Birth Death Certificate issues.
- Utilizes all medical record applications to research and merge duplicate medical record numbers.
- Assist physicians with their records for completion.
- Answer all phone calls in a timely manner.
- Assists customers as needed with courtesy and respect.
- Ensure the privacy and security of patient information.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience: Experience in hospital medical records or medical office experience preferred
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
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