HIS Specialist
Location: San Diego California
Description: San Ysidro Health Center, Inc. is currently interviewing HIS Specialist right now, this occupation will be placed in California. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Position Summary
Pulls, analyzes and updates patient medical records to ensure accuracy. Scans patient’s medical information for the authorization and scheduling of ref! errals.
Essential Functions of the Job
1. Responsible in scanning the medical information that is required for the referral department to obtain authorization and schedule the appointment for procedures or a specialist.
2. Responsible for sorting lab reports, correspondence, referrals, etc. and assures it is signed by attending physician before filing in patient’s record.
3. Inquires in the computer for a medical record number for those lab reports, correspondence, referrals, etc. that do not have a medical record number.
4. Files all incoming reports, e.g., lab, X-Ray, progress notes, hospital reports and miscellaneous reports in the medical record according to the established procedures.
5. Update and maintain the communicable disease log.
6. Maintain the accordion files for reports of patients that do not have a medical record.
7. Assures that all lab reports, correspondence, referrals, etc., are s! ent out to the satellite clinics, when appropriate.
8! . Retrieve miscellaneous and lab reports for providers and nurses upon request.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
9. Request inactive medical records from storage; review the new patient’s labels to check the computer system if patient has been seen before. Combine the medical record with the active record. Initiates a second volume medical record when necessary.
10. Retrieves the medical records for loose progress notes for the assigned section.
11. Provides assistance to other areas within the department as the need arise.
12. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
13. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
14. Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Required: High School diploma.
- Required: Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Terminology certificate.
- Required: One year working in the medical field.
- Preferred: One to two years working in the medical field
- Required: Good oral and written communication. Good Customer service skills.
- Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Medical terminology and basic computer skills. Medical records office procedures preferred. Typing of 35 wpm.
Equipment Used :
Personal computers, software systems, telephones, copy and fax machines, scanners.
Working Co! nditions and Physical Requirements :
Standing/Walking/Lifting. ! Manual dexterity and mobility. Always reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, crouching. Noisy. Good organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously. Willing to work with others as a team member. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:01:45 GMT