Health Information Management Department Assistant

Job Summary

Will be communicating with department leaders, attorneys, other employees/departments on a daily basis. May also be answering phone calls from outside callers as well. This is all tied to the daily tasks such as redactions to patient charts, subpoenas, payroll processing, etc.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.

4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.

6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree (Required) Education: Associates Degree in related field and 2 years of related experience. All licensure must be current/valid and from the state of West Virginia. Substitutione: May substitute 5 years relevant experience for the associate's degree and 2 years of experience.Education: Associates Degree in related field and 2 years of related experience. All licensure must be current/valid and from the state of West Virginia. Substitutione: May substitute 5 years relevant experience for the associate's degree and 2 years of experience.

Credentials

• No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Document Center Building

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tamara B. Young tammy.young@vandaliahealth.org