HIM Technician
Summary:
The Elbowoods Memorial Health Center is an American Indian Health Facility primarily serving the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
The Fort Berthold Indian Reservation located in west central North Dakota; is home for the federally recognized Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, also known as the Three Affiliated Tribes.
The reservation runs along the banks of the Missouri River and consists of 988,000 acres which is the home base for approximately 15,000 enrolled members.
EMHC is a tribally owned P.
L.
93-638 and AAAHC accredited Ambulatory Care Clinic with on-site services such as; Lab, Pharmacy, Radiology, Women's Health, Pediatric Care, Behavioral Health, Optometry, and Podiatry.
EMHC also has four field clinics each with a provider, nurse, pharmacy technician, and support staff.
Other associated clinics include Dental and the Awatii Wellness Center (Diabetes Program).
Along with the four field clinics EMHC also provides services to inmates occupying the Gerald Tex Fox Justice Center.
The Elbowoods Memorial Health Center serves the MHA Nation and other federally recognized Native Americans and descendants.
POSITION
Summary:
This position is located in the Medical Records Department within the Managed Care Area of the Elbowoods Memorial Health Center, New Town, ND.
This position is responsible to coordinate record review and assists requesters with the access to and release of information in a fast paced ambulatory care health center.
Respond to requests for medical information by performing duties in accordance with establishing clinic and departmental policy and state federal laws.
Responsible for the receipt, scanning, indexing of medical record documents into the electronic health record (HER) in a timely and accurate manner.
Obtains information from outside records; inpatient, outpatient visits into the computerized medical data base.
Ensures accuracy of medical record data.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail on a daily basis.
Duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
1.
Coordinates and completes the release of medical information to all requesters, including patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers 2.
Coordinates and completes the release of medical information to insurance companies and lawyers.
3.
Processes subpoenas and court orders.
4.
Verifies authorizations in accordance with the MTHC Policy and procedure and the state and federal laws.
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Ensures all records are stamped with the date received and logged in the correspondent log.
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Assists in retrieving medical records for physician completion, when necessary.
7.
Scans health information into the electronic health records system.
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Files health Information that has been scanned per HIM Policy.
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Works closely with all departments of EMHC and Field Clinics.
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Performs quarterly performance improvement activities through chart review etc.
11.
And other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1.
Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
2.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
3.
Knowledgeable of HIPAA 4.
Strong Organizational Skills 5.
Self-motivation, self-directed 6.
Familiarwith Electronic Medical Records 7.
MS, ADOBE, EXCEL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:
o Must have a minimum of a high school diploma REQUIRED.
Previous clinical experience is a plus.
Must submit copy of degree or transcripts with application.
o Computer knowledge and proficiency, REQUIRED.
o Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
o Must be responsible, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality of information.
o Must have a valid N.
D.
driver's license in good standing and must supply driver's license abstract from the Department of Motor Vehicle.
o Will need to have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
A copy of driver's license and verification of driver's record from the North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicle, REQUIRED.
o Must submit and clear Criminal Records Background Check.
o Must submit to an Alcohol/Drug Screen and random testing as per policy.
o Indian Preference will apply.
Must submit documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference.
o Veterans Preference will apply.
Must submit documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference.
Work Type:
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