Island Hospital
Anacortes, WA, USA
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for organizing, managing and disseminating healthcare information for Island Hospital departments and clinics. Medical Records Clerks work to fully protect the privacy and security of all patient’s medical records regardless of format, to ensure that confidentiality is maintained in accordance to Washington State and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Essential Functions:
Medical Record Maintenance – scan paper documentation into Electronic Record; pull/file physical paper charts upon need; archive charts to/from offsite storage and purge based on retention policy
Review for Completeness of Visit Documentation - Abstract data within Meditech and note any physician incomplete/missing documentation; follow up daily to check for & complete deficiencies when appropriate
Appointment Prep – provide necessary documentation or charts for scheduled patient visits or upon request from...