What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Representative - Full Time position at Avera?
Location:
Sioux Center, IAWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.
Position Highlights
Summary
- The Health Information Representative is responsible for operational processes related to entering clinical documentation into the Electronic Medical Record. This person will support Health Information Management Department operational processes by collecting and preparing documentation for entry into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); scan and index clinical documentation under supervision; provide customer services via phone and fax.
General Hours of Work
- Monday through Friday
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or GED. Completion of medical terminology course and/or equivalent in addition to general secretarial skills, such as: typing, computer skills, photocopying, etc. Computer experience and prior related work experience preferred. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.
Essential Functions
- Accurately assembles and scans all charts and forms.
- Accurately assigns deficiencies to appropriate physicians if required after scanning the medical record.
- Pulls and distributes charts as needed.
- Provides release of information.
- Completes birth certificates accurately and timely submits information to the State.
- Answers telephone, transfers calls, takes messages and communicates messages to the appropriate person using appropriate etiquette.
- Helps customers in a timely fashion with SHARE principles exhibited with every situation.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
