Job: Health Information Clerk Lead - part time - Germantown - Job #: 90909BR

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Jobing Description

Imagine Yourself Here:

At Aurora Health Care we believe that each of us can use our knowledge, experience and creativity to help people live well. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of providing people with better health care then they can get anywhere else. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Better choice. Better career. Better life.

Job Title

Health Information Clerk Lead - part time - Germantown

Facility

Aurora Advanced Healthcare, Inc.-391

Address

W180N11070 River Lane

City

Germantown

State

WI

County

Washington

Zip Code

53022

# Hours Per Pay Period (Bi-weekly)

40

Schedule

Every Friday 8 hrs, flexible hours the other days.

Req # (optional)

90909BR

Explore a Career In

Health Information Services

Job Description

* Oversees all functions of the health information department to ensure timely completion and accuracy of work. Acts as a resource for the department and provides leadership on complex issues. Advises and updates staff on procedural changes and completes projects as assigned by management.

* Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues.

* Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include interviewing and selection of new employees, staff development, providing performance feedback, resolution of employee concerns, and employee morale.

* Monitors and ensures adherence to regulatory and compliance standards, and that the health information records are kept confidential, secure, current, legible and complete.

* Assists management with the interpretation, development and implementation of department policies and procedures.

* Scans/files patient information and documentation to the appropriate location of the health information record.

* Creates, assembles, files, and/or maintains health information records.

* Retrieves health information records/documents from various departments and clinic areas, and delivers to appropriate areas as needed.

* Responsible for purging and/or destroying health information records, and for combining/merging duplicate health information records.

* Processes release of patient information and health information record requests for continuity of care.

* Monitoring the health information records for deficiencies and delinquent dictation.

* Performs quality audits on charts and quality checks of scanned images and makes corrections according to department policy.

* Performs clerical functions which may include: answering telephone calls, copying, faxing, completing/processing forms, documenting for care management, distributing mail, and/or ordering/delivering department or facility supplies.

Skills / Requirements

General Qualifications

* High School graduate or equivalent.

* Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform this job are typically acquired through a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in health information records within a healthcare environment.

* Demonstrated leadership skills such as delegation, team building, managing multiple priorities, problem solving, and decision making.

* Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.

* Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA confidentiality regulations.

* Ability to read and comprehend healthcare terminology.

* Ability to understand and become knowledgeable of health information standards, policies, procedures, and HIPAA regulations.

* Intermediate computer skills including proficient keyboarding skills and experience in using Microsoft Office products, electronic mail and/or electronic health information records systems.

* Demonstrated ability to read numbers and use the color-coding system. Must have the ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

* Must have high attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions with good judgment.

* Demonstrated strong problem solving skills including the ability to handle difficult situations.

Discover the Benefits:

Imagine a work environment where you are valued for finding better ways of caring for our patients and are offered flexibility, mobility and growth through a wide range of career options. With Aurora you'll find a diverse and comprehensive blend of benefits designed to make your life better both inside and outside of the workplace.