Med Records Clerk
Job Location:
San Luis, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Founded in 1946 Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo California. Serving over 150000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care orthopedics and a family birthing center. Additionally French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and has achieved an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.
As our Medical Records Professional you will ensure the integrity confidentiality and accessibility of patient health information meticulously managing records in compliance with all regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Every day you will accurately process retrieve and maintain patient medical records (electronic and paper). You will manage requests for Protected Health Information (PHI) ensuring strict HIPAA compliance and play a key role in ensuring the completeness accuracy and proper indexing of health information within the EHR system.
To be successful in this role you will possess a strong understanding of medical terminology health information management principles and comprehensive knowledge of HIPAA and privacy regulations. You will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail strong organizational skills and proficiency with EHR systems.
- All non-patient requests for information are logged daily in Meditech and show dates of receipt mailing and charges.
- All requests are processed/completed within 5 working days of receipt.
- Properly secures release of patient information.
- Takes responsibility that the requesting party receives the correct patient information.
- No more than two factual complaints from callers/requestors within one calendar year.
- Subpoenas are answered within 15 days according to department procedure.
- None upon hire
Required Experience:
IC
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