HIM Assistant - Memorial City (Weekends & Observed Holidays)

Description

Address : Memorial City Hospital

Location : 921 Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77024

Shift : Weekends and Observed Holidays (6AM - 2 : 30PM)

• With an Associates degree, 2 years of extensive HIM experience is required
• Without an Associates degree, 4 years of extensive HIM experience is required

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates degree; in lieu of degree will accept two (2) years of extensive health information management experience in addition to the following qualifications

Licenses / Certifications : RHIT preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Two (2) years of experience in health information management or equivalent health information management technical training
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong knowledge of medical records procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks accurately

Principal Accountabilities

• Reviews the medical record and assignment of deficiencies to assure compliance with rules and regulations for record completion.
• Audits accuracy of electronic and manual entry and facilitates resolution of any discrepancies.
• Maintains records using multiple, complex filing systems to retrieve files, locate missing records, file / or scan new and updated information.
• Determines appropriate document content and data necessary to be retained in the legal physical and electronic medical records.
• Reviews medical records for completeness.
• Monitors entries made into medical record documents to ensure that all information is legible, complete, and signed.
• Coordinates analysis of records into standard order, and files records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing system.
• Reviews scanned documents for accuracy, legibility, and appropriate identification.
• Provides customer service related duties.
• Communicates with physicians and staff to clarify diagnosis or get additional information.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.
30+ days ago