Health Information Clerk

The Health Information Clerk performs a variety of activities for the maintenance and control of the medical record to ensure accuracy and compliance in accordance with all regulatory, licensing requirements and standards

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)

• Reviews and analyzes medical records for organization and consistency of documentation to ensure compliance with established regulatory and licensing requirements

• Receives and responds to requests for release of confidential medical records information; verifies confirmation of release authorization

• Researches missing documentation, records or materials through review of departmental documents and follow up with departments and/or physicians as appropriate.

• On daily basis, reviews EHR reports for missing documentation and forwards request for completion to appropriate care provider.

• Scans incoming paper based material into EHR.

• Purges and forwards inactive records to storage center in accordance with established procedures

• Responds to requests for medical record review by retrieving and forwarding charts.

• Provides regular productivity reports as required.

• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives.

• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Six months of previous related experience in an office or healthcare environment, required

• Experience with entry and research of patient health information in a computerized system, preferred

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.