Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

* Please note this is a temporary role, needed until May 2024. *

The Indexing Clerk is responsible for the accurate filing, scanning and indexing of health record documents into the Community Health Center's electronic health record systems in accordance with HIPAA policies and Connecticut State law and the Community Health Center's procedures.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains High Volume Sorting of Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health documents in the electronic health Record.

2. Maintains Confidentiality at all times pertaining to all matters governed by federal and state laws additionally CHC regulations

3. Validates all documents received are placed into correct charts.

4. Processes web-based encounters received from patients utilizing their patient portal account. These messages include but not limited to messages to provider, Demographic changes, Prescription Requests, etc.

5. Locate, retrieve, maintain, organize and assist users in file/records. Ensure operating and quality standards are met and maintained.

6. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, email or fax.

7. Maintains a good working relationship within the department and other departments.

Complies with the Community Health Center's mandated in-service training workshops.

8.Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Education

• Associates Degree required
• Previous experience as an Indexing Clerk
• Bilingual a plus (English & Spanish)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Microsoft office Experience
• ECW/Centricity knowledge
• Prior experience in medical records preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Full-Time work schedule
• Temporary need until May 2024
• Hours to be worked in Eastern time
• Remote workers must live and work in the United States* (*Territories Excluded)
• Remote workers must have access to reliable, high-speed Internet
• This position will include weekend/evening/holiday hours
• Moderate physical activity walking, standing, stooping, occasional lifting.
• Must be able to move through all office areas, view computer screens and use a keyboard, phone, fax, copier.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICIATIONS

Requires good oral and written communication skills. Must be able to follow written and oral directions, and work independently.

Confidentiality of Information

Full access to patients' medical records, accounts, some agency procedural manuals. Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies

Compensation:
*Current rate of pay for this position is $21.00/hr

This Position is available for remote work.

Organization Information:

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

Time Type:
Full time