HIM Assistant - Job at MedStar Health in Annapolis, MD

HIM Assistant

Annapolis, MD

Posted 14 days ago

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Job Description

General Summary of Position
Maintains and processes medical record documentation in a manner that corresponds with the practice's goal of high-quality care and service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Answers the telephone with a positive and professional tone of voice before the fourth ring and directs or resolves the call appropriately in order to ensure each call is handled efficiently.

Copies and sends appropriate documents such as medical records requests by mail or fax in a timely fashion to ensure high-quality care and service to referring physicians, patients, and outside agencies such as insurance companies, attorneys, etc.

Files documents and patient charts in appropriate locations by following established processes in a timely manner to ensure an efficient system of document retrieval and storage.

Interacts with management, physicians, and staff by obtaining and communicating essential data and assisting other team members to coordinate efficient transactions of patient-related documents.

Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance to state, local, and federal standards and regulations.

Maintains filing system processes by requesting supplies and equipment to ensure the expeditious flow of information and reliable storage of documents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Prepares charts for the future and adds on appointments by following established processes to ensure an efficient system of document retrieval.

Records accurate and legible phone messages to ensure efficient follow-through for patient care.

Retrieves charts for telephone messages, test results, and medical records request by following established processes to ensure an efficient system of document retrieval.

Supports patient care by copying and sending appropriate documents such as dictation and test results by mail or fax within 48 hours of service to referring physicians, patients, and CA physicians and staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

1-2 years 2 years of medical record experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

No special certification, registration or licensure required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated organizational and filing skills.
Demonstrated legible handwriting.
Ability to operate photocopier, fax machine, and mailing machine.
Ability to type at least 35 words per minute.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

Job Summary

Company

MedStar Health

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

1 to 2 years