Bakersfield Family Medical Group · 1 week ago
Scanner/ HIM Clerk
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $24.71/hr
2+ years expBakersfield Family Medical Group is seeking a Scanner/HIM Clerk to maintain confidentiality of medical records and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves scanning, filing, and processing medical information while providing excellent customer service.
Elder CareHealth CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CareOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality of paper and electronic medical records and information
Release medical information according to requirements outlined in State and Federal Rules and Regulations
Maintain excellent Customer Service skills
Answer telephones and process requests accurately
Process documents for scanning and filing into the EMR
Maintain processes for scanning of old records
Maintain and store old paper records and x-ray films
Perform in-house runner duties as required
Provide coverage for HIM clerks in other satellite clinics as needed
Interact with other departments, clinic personnel, and outside providers in a professional and friendly manner
Perform document preparation processes for ease in scanning of batches of accurate, legible documents
Scan records into EHR
File documents into correct document type within the EMR
Meet production standards of 125 pieces of paper per hour when scanning and filing into EMR
Demonstrate knowledge of HIPM as well as other State and Federal Laws regarding release of information and patient confidentiality
Assist all walk-in or telephone patients with inquiries/requests for medical information
Timely and accurately process any requests for protected information
Demonstrate ability to answer telephone and process requested information correctly
Adequately cross-train for all HIM procedures and perform any procedure assigned as needed for Department or satellite HIM department coverage
Process incoming mail
Responsible for sending specialty progress notes to PCP daily
Participate in file audits to ensure documents are filed in correct documents type
Investigate and process duplicate medical record numbers
Participate in special projects as necessary
Pull records and or print medical records for special projects as necessary
Create chart as needed for new patients
Participate in quarterly committee meetings as needed (Compliance, CARE, Safety)
Knowledge of the Electronic Document sign-off through the (PAQ) Provider Approval Queue
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Maintain confidentiality of paper and electronic medical records and information
Release medical information according to requirements outlined in State and Federal Rules and Regulations
Maintain excellent Customer Service skills
Answer telephones and process requests accurately
Process documents for scanning and filing into the EMR
Maintain processes for scanning of old records
Maintain and store old paper records and x-ray films
Perform in-house runner duties as required
Provide coverage for HIM clerks in other satellite clinics as needed
Interact with other departments, clinic personnel, and outside providers in a professional and friendly manner
Perform document preparation processes for ease in scanning of batches of accurate, legible documents
Scan records into EHR
File documents into correct document type within the EMR
Meet production standards of 125 pieces of paper per hour when scanning and filing into EMR
Demonstrate knowledge of HIPM as well as other State and Federal Laws regarding release of information and patient confidentiality
Assist all walk-in or telephone patients with inquiries/requests for medical information
Timely and accurately process any requests for protected information
Demonstrate ability to answer telephone and process requested information correctly
Adequately cross-train for all HIM procedures and perform any procedure assigned as needed for Department or satellite HIM department coverage
Process incoming mail
Responsible for sending specialty progress notes to PCP daily
Participates in file audits to ensure documents are filed in correct documents type
Investigate and process duplicate medical record numbers
Perform in-house runner duties when necessary
Participate in special projects as necessary
Pull records and or print medical records for special projects as necessary
Create chart as needed for new patients
Participate in quarterly committee meetings as needed (Compliance, CARE, Safety)
Knowledge of the Electronic Document sign-off through the (PAQ) Provider Approval Queue
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred
A minimum of two years' experience working with a certified EHR application
1 current NextGen NCP certification (EHR, PM, Document Management, EAS)
Training experience
Clinical certifications
Company
Bakersfield Family Medical Group
Bakersfield Family Medical Group sets a standard for excellence in health care provided to our patients in settings that promote wellness and preventive medicine.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carol Sorrell
Chief Executive Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase