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Job Description
The HIS Clerk I will perform clerical functions to assist in efficient the operations of the Health Information Services Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs Electronic document management. Collects, scans and indexes paper documents according to protocol.
- Handles basic Release of Information (ROI) requests, such as lab and immunizations. Assists the HIS Department and coordinating with clinical staff at satellite clinics in release of information.
- Checks and inspects internal documents before delivering to requesting clients.
- Requests information from outside providers and reroutes reports received to appropriate NEMS providers.
- Handles the exchange of information between NEMS sites and outside providers for their assigned clinics.
- Copies and faxes medical information; distributes it appropriately.
- Assists with clerical functions such as answering phone requests in a professional manner.
- Responsible for mailing results and reminder letters and tracking.
- Assists HIS Clerk II in:
- Requesting medical charts from off-site storage and other sites; looking up medical record numbers.
- Filing documents in EHRs.
- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-plus years’ experience in Health Information Management highly preferred.
- Must be able to work rotating Saturdays.
- Basic knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security laws and medical terminology preferred.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.
- Must be detail oriented and ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team setting.
LANGUAGE:
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Fluent in Chinese and Mandarin preferred.
- Ability to speak other languages are an asset.
STATUS:
This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.
This is not an OSHA high-risk position.