• Job Description

  Req#: 205532
  Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Has a thorough working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Practices and Release of Information. Knowledge in electronic medical record. Participates in Performance Improvement activities – concurrent and retrospective chart reviews and other duties as assigned. Reconciles daily census report and maintains the Master Patient Index. Coordinates daily charts for dictators to complete discharge summary. Responsible for the maintenance of the Permanent and Incomplete Record Area. Assist physicians and other hospital employees. Coordinates release of information to the next level of care provider at discharge. Assembles discharge records. Analyzes and tags records for deficiencies. Enters data into departmental computer system. Assist with clearing completed records. Scans completed medical record after verifying all documents are completed in its entirety. Files discharge summaries and other miscellaneous reports. Retrieve records as requested. Answer department telephones. Participates in employee orientation and on-the-job training. Complies with hospital policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations regarding confidentiality of records. Will assume other related responsibilities and duties as assigned. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Education: High School Diploma Experience: Two years medical records experience preferred Licensure/Certification: None required Knowledge: Working knowledge of medical terminology and good organizational skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy skills and typing skills required. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, physicians and the general public. Supervision Received: Medical Records Supervisor Supervision Exercised: None Line of Promotion: Medical Records Coordinator Working Conditions: Works in the Medical Records Department, the inpatient units and other areas of the Hospital. Possible exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment. Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Repetitive keying and typing. The physical requirements described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
  JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Education: High School Diploma Experience: Two years medical records experience preferred Licensure/Certification: None required Knowledge: Working knowledge of medical terminology and good organizational skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy skills and typing skills required. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, physicians and the general public. Supervision Received: Medical Records Supervisor Supervision Exercised: None Line of Promotion: Medical Records Coordinator Working Conditions: Works in the Medical Records Department, the inpatient units and other areas of the Hospital. Possible exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment. Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Repetitive keying and typing. The physical requirements described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
  JOB SUMMARY: Has a thorough working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Practices and Release of Information. Knowledge in electronic medical record. Participates in Performance Improvement activities – concurrent and retrospective chart reviews and other duties as assigned. Reconciles daily census report and maintains the Master Patient Index. Coordinates daily charts for dictators to complete discharge summary. Responsible for the maintenance of the Permanent and Incomplete Record Area. Assist physicians and other hospital employees. Coordinates release of information to the next level of care provider at discharge. Assembles discharge records. Analyzes and tags records for deficiencies. Enters data into departmental computer system. Assist with clearing completed records. Scans completed medical record after verifying all documents are completed in its entirety. Files discharge summaries and other miscellaneous reports. Retrieve records as requested. Answer department telephones. Participates in employee orientation and on-the-job training. Complies with hospital policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations regarding confidentiality of records. Will assume other related responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• About the company

  Universal Health Services is an American Fortune 500 company that provides hospital and healthcare services, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

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