Health Information Management Clerk

Health Information Management (HIM) Clerk

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Full-time Health Information Management (HIM) Clerk available at Cannon House, Sea Mar's assisted living facility. The individual will be responsible for handling and processing the flow of all medical record information in an electronic environment. This includes scanning, indexing and distribution of incoming documentation, releasing patient records in accordance with privacy protocols, and documenting patient health care records. They will also answer and transfer phone calls, greet guests, and escort residents to appointments as needed. Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, sort and distribute incoming resident and clinical documents, whether received via fax, mail, courier or electronic transmission.
• Scan incoming and received resident and clinical documents, residents/patient health records accurately and efficiently to Point click care (PCC) within 1 day of receipt.
• Print, fax or export resident/patient health records in response to providers requests or authorized external entities, using established Sea Mar Policies and Procedures and following state and federal law, including HIPAA.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all interactions regarding patient health care records in Point Click Care (PCC).
• Communicate disclosure status with external requestors.
• Responsible for filing records either alphabetically or by established color code system or filing system, and rechecks filing for proper location in the resident/patient charts.
• Assist nursing manager (Resident Care Manager) and Floor nurses in locating resident records, filing test results and other patient reports.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to follow instructions, work as part of the medical clinic team, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Must be patient-centered with a positive attitude and work well with others.
• Good organizational and written skills are a must.
• Previous work in the Medical Field preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High School diploma or GED equivalent. At least six months office experience is preferred.

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 0.00 USD Hourly

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers