Clerk, Health Information Management

Job Description
A Health Information Management Clerk assists requesters with access to protected health information. Responds to requests for medical information by performing duties in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and federal laws.

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Health Information Management Clerk joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule: This Health Information Management Clerk position is a Full-Time On-Site Benefited opportunitiy. The health information management clerk will help maintain medical records across various hospital departments and will learn and navigate multiple different specialty systems. It may offer rotating shifts and weekends. Shift lengths are typically 7-10 hours and the FLSA Status is Non-Exempt. This position reports to the Director of Health Information Management (HIM).


Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short-and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(K) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years of general healthcare office experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required prefer some college education.
• Prefer RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills and knowledge of computer software required

Required Skills
Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department
Ability to problem-solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner
Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel medical staff hospital administration and all hospital departments

Essential Functions
Responsible for helping all customers that come to the window in a timely and courteous manner.
Preps charts for scanning according to the productivity standards.
Scans medical records according to the daily productivity standards as appropriate.
Performs quality control checks on previously scanned reports as deemed appropriate.
Maintains HIPAA standards at all times.
Receives calls to the department and routes them accordingly and checks department email daily.

Enter Birth Records into the NV State EBRS/EDRS system.

Contact parents regarding paternity forms and birth confirmations.
Analyzes assigned records and assigns documentation deficiencies as identified.

Communicate with providers regarding documentation deficiencies.

Assist providers with questions or issues they may be encountering with completing documentation in the EMR.

Ability to create save and import files into the EMR.

Must have strong computer skills - in email Microsoft Word Excel Microsoft Teams and the ability to learn and navigate within multiple different Medical Record applications on a daily basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Functional Demands
Standing sitting walking bending (45-90 degree angles) are required
May require stair climbing and lifting objects
Reading and writing as appropriate to medical documentation for the review process
Speech hearing and visual acuity are necessary in order to perform job functions

Ability to work at a computer for the majority of the shift.
Work involves mental alertness
Excellent prioritization and organization skills

More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko county and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Cneter and we believe that health care should be effective safer and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality family-friendly care available.

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.