EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital in Daphne, Alabama, serving adults and adolescent males in psychiatric crisis. The role supports the health information and medical records function for inpatient and outpatient services, helping maintain accurate, complete, and timely records.
Key responsibilities include:
- Process requests for health records after discharge.
- Review medical records for accuracy, completion, and timeliness.
- Assemble records in chronological order and prepare them for imaging.
- Track and document chart deficiencies for clinicians and complete administrative reviews.
- Obtain missing information and correct deficiencies within compliance timeframes.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and patient information.
- Manage chart tracking and file records promptly.
- Process releases of information requests.
- Answer phones professionally using customer service standards.
- Order, maintain, and distribute approved forms.
- Assist with record purging and destruction.
- Follow program-specific procedures and protocols.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of documentation requirements and procedures within 6 months of hire.
- Basic clerical skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of alphabetic, numeric, and terminal digit filing systems.
- Ability to use standard office equipment such as copiers and fax machines.
- General knowledge of EHR and medical records procedures and standards.
Preferred:
- Two to three years of experience in a medical records department or health care office setting.
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
Physical requirements include extended sitting, standing and walking, lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and frequent handling of paperwork and records.
Location
Alabama, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago
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