HIM Records Release Rep

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Responsibilities

The Electronic Medical Record ROI position is responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and protection of patient medical information utilizing an electronic medical records system. Provides support to our patients, physicians, other clinic staff, internal and external laboratory and imaging staff, family members, hospital staff, and legal offices by offering customer service, communications, and appropriate distribution of information. The EMR ROI Associate may also perform a variety of other duties including but not limited to preparing, reviewing, and processing P.H.I. requests, processing all subpoenas, attorney requests, patient requests, and insurance company requests. Obtaining proper signatures and documenting all transactions. Processing medical information into an EMR system by, scanning, batch scanning, quality checks, post scanning, and performing research. The EMR ROI Associate may also be asked to do some clerical work, special projects, or float to other facilities as needed and requested to support daily clinic operation goals, bench marks, and quality patient care initiatives per departmental guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential. Keyboarding skills and the ability to utilize computer equipment and software programs are required as is experience with other types of standard office equipment. Ability to multitask, identify form types, and perform research duties are essential. Working knowledge of HIPAA policies, local county, state, and Federal regulations. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret those policies or governmental regulations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and being detail oriented are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years experience working in a Health Information Management setting or similar environment as an EMR associate preferred. Two (2) years experience working with an Electronic Medical Records system preferred.
• RHIT or RHIA credentials are preferred for this position.
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred. Knowledge of medical record formats, basic anatomy and medical terminology preferred.