Medical Records Clerk - Location Flexible (Ct/Ma)

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This Medical Records Clerk must be on-site but can be any of these Hospitals:

Mercy Medical in Springfield, MA

Saint Francis in Hartford, CT (ad listing)

Saint Mary's in Waterbury, CT

Johnson Memorial in Stafford Springs, CT

Position Purpose

Scanning and indexing medical records to create an electronic record available to multiple users simultaneously for patient care, hospital operations, and processing of patient accounts. The HIM staff will ensure during the prepping, scanning and indexing process that all records are complete

What you will do

• Analyze patient records for physician documentation

• Perform initial analysis of a patient's chart upon discharge

• Verify the deficiencies are assigned appropriately

• Reassign deficiencies to the appropriate provider

• Add new deficiencies for outstanding documentation

• Check the accuracy of completed documentation while the patient is still admitted

• Follow up on declined and done deficiencies from your workqueue list

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent. Associates Degree in Health Information Management or presently enrolled in a Health Information Technology program or similar degree preferred

• Two or more year's analytical and/or clerical experience in an acute care setting required

• EPIC EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED-- Applicants with clear EPIC experience will be given priority

• Knowledge of medical terminology, requirements for complete medical records, HIPAA and privacy regulations required

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs M-F days

• MUST BE ON SITE- LOCAL RESIDENCY REQUIRED

• Choose your home base location (work is on-site) in CT or MA

• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.