Health Information Coordinator
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Job overview
Down East Community Hospital is hiring a Health Information Coordinator. The Health Information Coordinator at Down East Community Hospital performs clerical duties to prepare and maintain permanent patient medical records, reviews documentation standards with providers, and keeps the department director informed of any issues that arise within the HIM department.
Key focus areas include Perform clerical duties related to preparation and maintenance of permanent patient medical records, Review documentation standards with oncoming providers and keep the department Director apprised of issues, and Scan ED, Inpatient, ASU records and other ancillary reports into CPSI.
Important skills include Medical Secretarial Training, Clerical Experience, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Filing, and Telephone Etiquette. Preferred (not required): CPSI and Athena EMR.
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Full job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Information Coordinator performs various clerical duties related to the preparation and maintenance of permanent patient medical records. Reviews documentation standards with oncoming providers and keeps the department Director apprised of any issues that arise in the department.
Required Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred.
CPSI and Athena EMR experience preferred.
Medical secretarial training, clerical experience, knowledge of medical terminology, medical office procedures, filing, telephone etiquette, attention to detail, and being a team player.
Scanning of ED, Inpatient, ASU records, and other ancillary reports into CPSI. Verifies dictation is complete, downloaded, printed, and on record. Checks for and verifies signatures in documentation.
Answers telephone in a courteous, professional manner and directs calls as requested.
Handles release of information requests in the absence of the ROI clerk. Distributes ED records to PCPs. Follows procedure for logging pathology reports.
Familiar with HIM department policies and assists in updating when necessary.
Cross-trains HIM employees to ensure position coverage during vacations or an extended leave of absence.
Is aware of and can perform the essential functions of other positions in the department. Ensures all potential privacy issues are reported to the Compliance Officer in a timely manner.
CCH Benefits:
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Competitive health insurance plan including:
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Bi-weekly premiums begin at $35.00 for single and $110.00 for family coverage
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25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
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Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
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Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
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Employer paid life insurance
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403b retirement plan.
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Generous time off plan
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Additional benefits available
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Disability insurance- short and long-term
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Life Insurance
DECH and CCH are dedicated to equal employment opportunity.
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