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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of functions to support and maintain complete and accurate patient health records for Saint Alphonsus Medical Group. Facilitates the transfer of patient health information between systems, including from paper charts to electronic, or electronic to electronic EMR systems.

Per protocol, identifies the key data elements in the medical record and accurately inputs into the new electronic health record. Supports clinic operations by filing incoming documents into the EMR system to the correct chart location. Performs other tasks as requested to support complete and accurate documentation of patient care.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** :

High school diploma or equivalent required. Education, training or experience as a Medical Assistant, Unit Clerk, CNA, pharmacy tech, medical record coder, health information technician or similar clinical position preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Must have active driving privileges. If, during the course of employment, driving privileges change or colleague receives a driving citation, the colleague is required to notify their supervisor and/or HR.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** :

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions. Abstracts medical information from hard-copy (paper charts) / electronic patient medical records and accurately inputs it into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Follows procedures to ensure appropriate review and accuracy of medical information. Prepares, sends, and matches CCD's (Continuity of Care Documents) from NextGen EHR to Cerner EHR, or between other EHRs as necessary. Scans medical record documents and files them correctly into appropriate EHR. Exports / imports medical record documents from multiple electronic health record systems (EHRs) and files them correctly into current EHR. Assists with training new colleagues when applicable. Reviews and audits patient records for quality assurance.

Generates daily appointment schedules or other reports as necessary to perform and prioritize work. Ability to use knowledge and skills with scanning, importing, exporting, data entry in multiple EHR systems to support SAMG work processes as needed. Interacts with physicians, clinic managers and clinic staff when working at clinics as needed.

Uses MS Excel to document and track required daily chart count and protocol. Submits spreadsheet to Supervisor as requested. Communicates effectively and respectfully with Supervisor, Lead, coworkers and clinic staff when applicable.

Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information and follows guidelines for HIPAA's regulations.

Able to travel to various physician clinics within the SAMG network based upon assignment/schedule. Ability and flexibility to work when and where needed (back-up for multiple clinic locations).

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran