Firelands Health · 1 week ago
Home Health Records Clerk - Full Time Days
Sandusky, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFirelands Health is a not-for-profit healthcare facility serving the Sandusky Bay region. The Home Health Records Clerk will manage medical records administration, ensuring confidentiality and effective communication with healthcare staff and patients while adhering to safety and privacy policies.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Possesses working knowledge of medical terminology and approved abbreviations
Adheres to policies regarding confidentiality of medical record information, release of records, and informed consent
Works with hospital departments and physician’s offices to obtain necessary documentation for ongoing patient care and to complete records
Adheres to hospital policy regarding privacy, maintenance, and storage of medical records
Organizes and prioritizes responsibilities
Prepares and audits charts on admission, performs general clerical duties, including, but not limited to faxing charts for skilled nursing facility, nursing home placement and physician orders for signatures that are outstanding
Demonstrates effective communication skills in interactions with Home Health staff, physicians, hospital departments, patients, and caregivers
Written documentation is clear, concise, and completed in a timely manner
Provides for a safe work environment which is conducive to and complies with all state and federal guidelines
Participates in change efforts toward improvement of work environment
Adheres to infection control, emergency, safety, fire and disaster plans and policies, completing required initial training and updates per hospital policy
Demonstrates consistent use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics and follows OSHA guidelines
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
Ability to type on a personal computer
Ability to lift, push, and pull 40 pounds, and be mobile. Uses proper body mechanics
Ability to read and write small letters and numbers, and to understand and communicate oral and written communication
Ability to maintain neat and orderly files and records
Ability to communicate effectively with management, co‑workers, and patients
Ability to handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries and problems
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes
Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment
Ability to comply with provisions of applicable M.S.D.S. forms
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
Comprehensive major medical
Dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Health and wellness offerings
Monthly employee events
Company
Firelands Health
Firelands Health includes a 287-bed not-for-profit medical center, behavioral health services, rehabilitation, Firelands Physician Group and more.
Founded in 1876
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Normington-Slay
President and CEO Firelands Regional Health System
Kevin Riley, CPA, MBA, FHFMA
Chief Financial Officer
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