What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Technician - Legal Records Steward position at Orchard Hospital?
Pay: $21.00-$25.20
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Qualifications:
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The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification:
- Knowledge of electronic medical records, care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents.
- Documented Training in Medical Record Confidentiality & Release of Information
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and appropriately prioritize in a time sensitive environment.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- A team player with an attitude of service and alignment with Orchard Hospital’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Computer competency in MS office products; Word, Excel, Outlook, Share Point, etc.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
Licenses/Certification: RHIT/RHIA preferred.
Experience: Previous HIM department experience.
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II. Job Requirements (20% of Evaluation Score)
- Maintains open communication with the medical staff, administration, department supervisors and hospital staff
- Notifies and assists the Medical Staff members with record completion issues
- Maintains the Master Patient Index
- Retrieves and processes the paper records from patient areas
- Files other reports into the legal health record
- Maintains the Death Log
- Serves as the Legal Health record steward, locates and retrieves medical records from EMR’s, off- site storage, and other work areas
- Effectively utilizes the hospital’s computer information system(s)
- Sorts incoming reports daily
- Primary Technician for purging records in compliance with governing federal and state regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned as a member of the Medical Record Department.
Salary : $21 - $25
