• Job Description

  Req#: 3028241

  Controls the release of health information from patient medical records in accordance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies and procedures and federal and state statutes.

  Responsible for ensuring compliance with accurate completion and timely submission of the electronic death certificate using the Electronic Death Registration System in accordance with instruction and policies and procedures provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Health Information Management

  Qualifications

  Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma / GED required.
  • Associate degree in health information technology or related health care field is preferred.
  • Knowledge in medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medico-legal and regulatory record requirements is required

  Experience Requirements

  Required to have 3 years medical record experience in a health care setting and experience with an electronic medical record preferred.

  An Associate degree in Health Information Technology or other health related field may be accepted in lieu of experience.

  Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)

  RHIT or RHIA Certification Preferred

  Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

  SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 183 - Medical Records - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

  Responsibilities

  1. Interprets and implements hospital policies relating to disclosure of health information.

  2. Analyzes and answers correspondence requests in compliance with applicable hospital,

  governmental policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

  3. Prepares incoming correspondence for processing:

  a. Opens and date stamps mail.

  b. Enters appropriate data into computerized system following hospital procedure.

  c. Contacts physicians and/or other departments regarding requested information, when appropriate.

  4. Prepares records for mailing:

  a. Copies or creates electronic copy of appropriate portions of the records.

  b. Charges appropriate fees, if applicable

  c. Scans authorization form

  5. Reviews, screens and copies subpoenaed records.

  6. Creates paper copy or electronic copy of subpoenaed records.

  7. Assists all walk-ins with requests for their medical records.

  8. Retrieves and copies Business Office requests.

  9. Creates new registration profile for physicians responsible for completion of electronic death registration system.

  10. Responsible for assisting physician during completion of the required fields required by Department of Health.

  11. Monitors, generates reports, and provides follow up to ensure all death certificates are

  accurately completed and transmitted electronically to Department of Health in a timely

  manner and in accordance with DOH and Department policies and procedures.

  12. Monitors and reports status of completion of the autopsy consent form.

  13. Communicates with Hospital morgue when family consents to autopsy.

  14. Communicates with the Funeral Home and provides feedback during the death certificate

  completion process.

  15. Performs other related duties as directed by manager.

• About the company

  The mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

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