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Job Requisition: REQ3584 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Hiring range: $18.74- $ 25.07

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for processing record request and auditing medical records within the confines of what is minimally necessary while always safeguarding confidentiality, Responsible for responding to medical records request in a timely manner.

• Pull records appropriately and accurately in a timely manner for requests, including but not limited to, patient care, quality review and audits in a timely manner

• Coordinates the release of protected Health information PHI to patients, legal guardians, insurance companies, legal entities, state, and federal agencies

• Processes subpoenas and court orders at the direction of the Director of HIM and Legal Department

• Observe confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information and verifies that all releases of information and other PHI forms are in accordance with St. Mary’s Healthcare policy and procedures and state and federal laws.

• Ensure that all requests for records are accurately logged into computer.

• Follow up with pertinent staff members and departments if clinical deficiencies are found in the medical record

• Provide excellent customer service for internal and external medical record requestors.

• Assist in training new hires in the medical records positions as needed.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures

• Assist other areas of HIM when needed.

Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Education: High school diploma required. Associate degree in related field preferred

Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Work Experience: Must be self-motivated  Must be able to multitask  Excellent organization skills a must  Minimum of 1 year experience with medical record