Rush University Medical Center · 22 hours ago
HIM Scanner-23072
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.63/hr - $27.77/hrRush University Medical Center is a healthcare institution that is seeking a HIM Scanner to represent Health Information Management both internally and externally. The role involves processing patient information requests, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with guidelines while exemplifying the organization's mission and values.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Processes requests for all records from all requestors with courtesy, patience, accuracy, and completeness. Ensures requestor is kept current on the status of the records requested, pulled, and/or copied
Validates adequacy of written and telephone requests for copies or other information from the patient medical records
Perform duties related to birth/death certificates
Scans and performs quality review of images
Maintains scanning equipment
Utilizes several software applications to locate and reproduce electronic, paper, film or scanned medical records
Manages all department off-shift inquiries independently
Responds to pages from patient care areas for copying, and copies pertinent information from the patient medical records
Enters abstracted data into system for reporting purposes
Maintains productivity logs, reporting data to immediate supervisor as requested
Collects patient charts throughout the medical center and ensures all records are retrieved daily
Makes rounds' following a specific route and schedule to retrieve all inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory clinic patient records
In emergency situations or as requested, releases patient information to other hospital emergency rooms or physicians in accordance with department policies and procedures
Places single and multi-volume patient charts in universal order according to RUMC guidelines
Print electronic transfer medical records
Picks up and delivers mail
Activate MyChart account requests
Creates and affixes worksheets, barcode labels and color-coded number tags to charts according to RUMC guidelines
Conducts follow-up with Release of Information to locate charts
Issues medical record numbers according to RUMC guidelines
Maintains patient chart location status in software programs with accuracy and completeness
Maintains all equipment in proper working order, reporting all problems as soon as they are noticed
Prudently uses supplies reporting shortages as identified
Assists with copying, filing, mail backs, and other tasks requested
Assist physicians courteously by pulling records and reports required for their attention
Sort and deliver signed reports to Physician mail boxes and as directed
Instruct physicians on use of dictation system
Sort, identify, and file transcribed reports in proper location of record, regardless of record location
Move documents from transcription application to EPIC
Revises transcribed documents occasionally as instructed by manager
Monitor reports requiring signature
Update deficiency system for current status of physician documentation deficiencies
Prepare invoices and other reports on record request status
Quality Management Responsibilities: 98% prepping and scanning accuracy achieved within 3 months, 100% if paper documentation scanned within 24 hours of receipt, and 5 day turn-around for release of information
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate
Medical terminology (must complete with a C or above grade within first 12 months of employment)
Windows application experience, necessary
Interacts well with others
Advanced PC, math, spelling, and alphabetizing skills
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in computer use and software applications such as Word, Excel, Access, etc
Telephone, copier, and fax machine skills
Minimum typing skills of 15-20 wpm
Legible penmanship
Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment
Preferred
Some college courses in accounting, healthcare or secretarial courses
Prior office, healthcare, or Health Information Management experience
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
Founded in 1837
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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