Corry Memorial Hospital is searching for a full-time correspondence clerk and chart analyst to join our health information management team!

Job summary:

Facilitates completion of record requests in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, and state and federal laws.  Facilitates completion of abstracting and data transmission.

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:              

• Completion of Birth Registration process as required by Vital Statistics
• Abstraction of required data from inpatient and Same Day surgery records
• Analyzes and transmits required data for CMS, PHC4 and any other regulatory quality requirements.
• Coordinates release of medical information to all requestors, including patients, physician, and other health care providers, insurance companies, and attorneys.
• Verifies authorizations in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and state, and federal laws.
• Maintains security and confidentiality regulations for record access and review.
• Consults HIM Manager or Director of Quality and Human Resources with any unusual requests.
• Processes subpoenas and court orders.
• Schedules appointments for review of records by attorneys, auditors, patients, etc
• Processes requests for medical information per protocol.
• Performs quality improvement audits on records as instructed by the HIM Manager
• Assists in answering telephones and routes calls appropriately or records accurate messages
• Assists in retrieving charts for physician completion when necessary
• Calculates and distributes deficiency reports for physicians when necessary
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
• Willingly accepts additional assignments as requested
• Abides by General Department Requirements. See Policy and Procedure Manual
• Efficient use of current hospital computer software.
• Additional assignments provided by Revenue Cycle Manager.

LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $70 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

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