Document Management Clerk

Performs various document preparation duties such as mail sorting, scanning, indexing and quality control procedures.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Health Information Management (HIM) department manages health information systems and medical records to ensure we meet medical, legal and ethical standards. HIM staff work with Samaritan Health Services patients, staff and providers as well as numerous external entities to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the medical record; provide coded data for evaluation of services and reimbursement; and ensure authorized access to patient medical information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.

• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience or training in document imaging storage or retrieval systems preferred.
• Experience or training in Medical terminology preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Confidentiality : Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality.

• Communication : Communicate information verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• Customer Service : Ability to communicate to people internal and external to the organization and to represent the organization to customers, the public and external sources.
• Team Building : Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

None specified

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