Medical Record Information Specialist - Health Information Management - FT DAYS

QUALIFICATIONS

:  40 wpm typing and/or data entry experience; Problem solving skills, and Medical terminology.

Preferred: 1 year medical office experience; and HIPAA compliance training.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium physical demand.  Bending, squatting, stretching, climbing ladder; ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.  Shifting and moving medical records.  Climb stairs; walk to various areas to deliver charts.  Able to prioritize work and organize time.  Able to communicate effectively.  Must be able to work independently as well as with co-workers, other staff professionals, patients and visitors.  Handle heavy busy workload in a friendly way.  Must be able to handle stress and pressure and have the ability to make decisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• • Answers request for medical information from various requesters after determining the need to know and proper authorization is received.

   

  • Answers all subpoenas for medical records, and has affidavits signed by appropriate records custodian.

   

  • Works with Risk Manager to ensure reliability of medical information in all legal charts.

   

  • Coordinates with copy service to ensure all records are copied in a timely fashion to meet deadlines.

   

  • Liaison with district attorney’s office, courts, police agencies and public health regarding legal availability and restrictions on requested health information.

   

  • Receives and routes telephone calls courteously and appropriately.

   

  • Monitors fax machine for incoming request.

   

  • Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).

   

  • Works independently, prioritize work, organize time efficiently and attend to detail.

   

  • Handles stress and pressure and have the ability to make decisions.

   

  • Communicates effectively, both in person and on the telephone.

   

  • Files and purges records as necessary.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.