M-F 8AM – 1 PM or 9 AM – 2 PM

Ensure that all health information being managed within the HIM department meets legal, medical, and ethical standards, while ensuring that medical records are accurate, complete, and timely.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as appropriate
• Excellent command of verbal and written English; positive interpersonal communication dynamic with strong organizational skills
• Ability to clearly, accurately and professionally present and explain complex information to patients, employees, and managers
• Excellent telephone skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions and work effectively in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Requires outstanding oral and written communication skills in working with all stakeholders, including providers, internal and external customers, peers and colleagues.
• Proficiency in technology usage, including Microsoft office software
• Ability to operate general office equipment to include personal computer, CD burner, scanner, printer, telephone, fax and copy machine.
• Troubleshoot computer or system failures with IT to resolve downtime situations timely
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, while maintaining optimal quality and productivity of work.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• One year or more of Health Information Management experience, with one year or more of office/clerical/computer experience.
• Effective maintenance and control of Master Patient Index (MPI) file.
• Admissions processing, release of information/verbal requests processing for internal and external requestors
• Experience Cerner a plus.
• A.S. Health Information Technology or B.S. Health Information Management preferred.

Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate with knowledge of medical terminology

License/Certification:

• N/A

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.