HIM Unit Clerk - NHC Healthcare Fort Oglethorpe

HIM Assistant for NHC HealthCare Fort Oglethorpe

The position assists the Health Information Technician/Practitioner of the center with clerical and other duties established for the medical record keeping practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Unit Clerk or a graduate of a Unit Clerk Certificate Program preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the medical staff and allied health partners.
• Ability to follow established procedures and to suggest changes for smoother operations.
• Personal attributes to include neatness, accuracy and a liking for detail.
• Pleasant and cooperative.
• Physical Demands
• Ability to read, write, head and communicate adequately to complete job duties and

responsibilities.

• Ability to move throughout center without assistance.
• Must be able to see adequately enough to read hand written medical records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• The medical record responsibility includes an analysis and evaluation of in-house

medical records:

• Quantitatively analyze the medical records to assure completeness, accuracy, and

internal consistency while the patient is in the center.

• On admission
• Periodically thereafter (not less than monthly)
• Prepare and assemble the medical record on admission
• Prepare labels for chart and room
• Complete heading on all forms
• Stock necessary forms under the appropriate tabs
• Request upon admission and then every two weeks any transfer data not received.
• Assist the medical staff and allied health partners in updating the records.
• Maintain the flow of reports to the in-house medical records.
• Maintain the Overflow File by removing outdated forms from the chart holder at the

nurse's station.

• Arrange the medical record in the proper discharge order upon discharge of the

patient.

• Forward the medical record to the Health Information Department for further

processing upon discharge of the patient.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/fort-oglethorpe/

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