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A Day in the Life
Under general supervision, but according to established procedures, assembles and analyzes inpatient/outpatient charts and ensures that all records are complete and accurate.
Receives outpatient/inpatient medical records from admitting/nursing stations following patient discharge and assembles them according to specified procedure; ensures that all records are accounted for by reference to discharge list or outpatient log.Analyzes patient records ensuring the presence of all necessary information (i.e., no deficiencies), such as diagnosis, signatures, summaries, x-rays, nursing assessments and notes, pathology and so on. Files late reports in patient records.Returns incomplete records to physicians, nursing staff and other departments for addition of omitted information; inspects records following completion by physician and reroutes record for further action as necessary. Notifies admissions and other departments to make necessary corrections.Copies and sends requested medical record information to insurance companies, attorneys, other physicians and hospitals according to established procedures. Assembles necessary information for patient transfers.Performs related duties such as answering telephone and disseminating allowable information, indexing and filing, routine typing, photocopying, pulling medical records for other departments, etc.Mandatory safety inservice attendance.Performs job responsibilities in an ethical, compliant manner consistent with the organization's values and the Hospital's Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures and protocols.Applies PI concepts and methods throughout related activities.Performs other related duties as requested.Encourages subordinates and works in a safe and healthy manner to prevent injury or illness.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive lists of duties or requirements of the position. What’s Required
Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school (including course work in typing).Analytical ability necessary to interpret data contained in records.Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all Hospital associates and physicians.Visual acuity necessary to regularly read and decipher handwriting.Ability to determine to whom medical record information may be released.Ability to perform minimal typing.
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*This position is on-site in Manistee, MI
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.