Under general supervision and in accordance w/ established policies and procedures, reviews charts for deficiencies in documentation required by Joint Commission, Title 22, Bylaws, & hospital policies. Monitors physician chart completion timeliness and performs a variety of clerical duties related to the processing of medical records. Essential
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval. - Upholds KPs Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. - Reviews record requests received from outside providers, agencies, schools, and attorneys. - Verifies that proper authorizations are obtained in compliance w/ all State and Federal regulations, laws, and guidelines. - Orders medical records, obtains missing authorization, and verifies that appropriate information is in the record. - Receives routine telephone inquiries and either assists the caller/requester or routes to the appropriate department. - Determines urgency of request and appropriate procedure to facilitate requests. - Obtains necessary authorization to release information. - Prepares patient charts by ordering the chart, verifying that all information is present, reviewing information for protected health information, then copying chart or passing it to in house copy service. - Requests are logged in/out in computer system for tracking & disclosure accounting. - Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting w/ other personnel and the public. - KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs: - Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help, and give information. - Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership. - Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy. - Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience - One (1) year of medical records office experience or medical records training or acute hospital setting experience. - Database, CRT, PC experience. - Formal training in basic medical record science. - Knowledge of Medical Terminology. - Knowledge of JCAHO & Title 22 requirements for acute hospital setting. Education N/A License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional
N/A Notes: - This is a varied hours/varied schedule/varied locations position. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job
Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Health Info Mgmt Services - 0801
$28.54 - $33.36 / hour Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time