CLERK ANALYST - Campbell County Health
Weston, WY 82716
About the Job
ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River Surgery Center. We are dedicated to excellence every day…
To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:
- 192 PTO hours per year (increases with tenure)
- Paid sick leave days
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
- 403(b) with employer match
- Employee Assistance program
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
- Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
- And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package
JOB SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Health Information Department Manager. Manages health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems. Performs a variety of technical and clerical functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to maintain records and collect data. Ensures that records are completed timely and accurately. Responsible for assuring records are routed to the coder analysts and appropriate healthcare provider for timely and accurate completion. Ensures accurate and timely statistical reporting for the HIM department and organizationally. Ensures the medical record integrity through scanning, filing, copying, assembling, and retrieving patient records. Releases protected health information according to federal, state and departmental policies. Notarizes documents as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Utilizing AIDET answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors to department promptly.
Utilizing AIDET responds promptly and courteously to walk-in requests from patients for copies of health care information.
Receives and sorts and distributes department mail.
Retrieves records from appropriate clinical areas.
Provides general clerical support to include distribution of materials, filing, faxing and copying. Assists with filing loose reports on records.
Organizes and maintains data for the EMR and registries.
Identifies duplicate medical records.
Updates incomplete records timely and efficiently.
Compiles physician suspension list for incomplete or delinquent medical records according to departmental standards.
Processes birth verifications following departmental procedure.
Analyzes and processes records according to departmental procedures and maintains department standards.
Releases confidential information according to departmental policies.
Responds verbally or in writing to requesters, as appropriate, regarding requests which cannot be processed due to lack of information, misinformation, missing or inadequate release of information form, and delays due to incomplete medical records.
Scans medical records into the archiving system according to departmental policy.
Ability to organize priorities and meet specific objective under time constraints.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Adheres to customer service standards and promotes a service orientation in the performance of job duties and responsibilities and interactions with patients, visitors, and other staff members.
Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
Performs other assigned duties.
Notarizes documents.
Completes job tasks with minimal supervision.
Manages time appropriately, seeks work if job duties are complete.
Communicates with coworkers respectfully.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: High school graduate; medical terminology preferred.
Licensure: None
Experience: Previous experience in healthcare field preferred. Experience in a hospital-based medical records department preferred.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills:
Strong computer skills.
Computer literate with good keyboarding skills.
Typing 40 WPM.
Eye-hand coordination, manual and finger dexterity.
Ability to run a copier.
Ability to answer phones.
Ability to learn and utilize alphabetical and terminal digit filing systems.
Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent interaction with visitors, patients, coworkers, medical staff, outside agencies effectively and courteously.
Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with persons of varying backgrounds and education level.
Corresponds effectively with outside agencies.
Knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
Organizational skills.
Essential Physical Requirements:
Ability to bend or stoop, lift, pull, sit for prolonged periods of time, and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to lift or carry 10 pounds or less.
Ability to reach above shoulder level.
Ability to work in small spaces.
Essential Mental Abilities:
Attention to detail.
Reasoning.
Concentration.
Review of requests for appropriate criteria.
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state statutes regarding the disclosure of healthcare information.
Time management skills. Work under short deadlines.
Essential Sensory Requirements: Sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to perform duties.
Exposure to Hazards: OSHA CATEGORY III. Identified job duties do not have any anticipation for contact with blood, contaminated body fluids or tissues.
Hours of Work : Generally, normal business hours (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.); overtime, evenings, and weekends may occasionally be required.
Other: Ability to work under stressful conditions. May be required to travel to local off-site locations to perform some duties; must have or be able to arrange own transportation.
Employees working in healthcare facilities have the potential to be exposed to hazardous materials including: Hazardous Chemicals/Drugs, Waste Anesthetic Gases, Radiation, Latex, Biological Hazards, Respiratory Hazards and Ergonomic Hazards. See Hazardous Materials in the Workplace Policy.
Certifications required: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
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