HIM Clerk

Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

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Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Health Information Management (HIM), the HIM clerk is responsible for a full range of administrative duties and ensures overall efficiency and ease of the records management operation within the department.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

• Sorts patient clinical/medical information alphabetically, chronologically, and by unit; files information in clinical records per established guidelines.
• Prepares information and copies reports for mailing, in accordance with release of information company policies and procedures.
• Assembles and analyzes discharged patent records.
• Preforms chart assembly and analysis to ensure 100% compliance; performs audits and compiles data for departmental reporting.
• Fosters effective communication in the milieu consistent with therapeutic goals; fosters effective communication with staff members, and champions dialogue in addressing concerns.
• Serves as a role model for patients/residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors and demonstrates Service Excellence.
• Interprets facility and departmental policies and works cohesively with department in the attainment of organizational objectives.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated entry level knowledge of medical terminology, acute/residental treatment, clinical science/ pathology, and psychiatric disorders.
• Demonstrated advanced skill in the use of databases and spreadsheet applications, to prepare reports and analyze data.
• Skill in reading medical terminology and analyzing data, in the preparation of files, and reports.
• Previous experience working in hospital or equivalent setting, providing support and administrative assistance, relevant to record management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple competing tasks, with minimum supervision, and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the applicability, review, and protection of HIPAA and Patient Health Information (PHI).

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include being able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen. Must have normal auditory processing. 50% of time, incumbent is seated and talking on the phone or using a computer. May require a valid Driver’s License. Must be 21 years old or older.

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