Clerk, HIM

Job description

1. Reviews and maintains all patients’ medical records. 2. HIM staff is responsible for completing requests from the following requestors: government agencies, insurance carriers, other providers, patients (personal representatives), and attorneys. 3. Coordinates storage of all medical records. 4. Performs other duties as assigned. - Making daily rounds - pick up records from Inpatient and Outpatient areas - Ensure that all discharged records are accounted for - Scan and index documents into patient’s medical chart in a systematic order. Ensure that each section of the EMR is maintained in a neat, organized, readable format. This should be done within 24-48 hours of receipt in the HIM department - Ensure the process of accurate scanning and archiving as outlined in daily work routine - Accurate index entry and verification of the correct naming convention format - Inspect scanning equipment and report supplies/parts needed for maintenance - Verify correct patient, correct account and proper document type - Determine any corrections that are needed, included but not limited to proper rearrangement, relocation of incorrectly filed documents and replacement of documents deemed to be o...