Legal Records Clerk jobs in Kansas

Description

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Computer proficiency and word processing experience.
2. Ability to operate office machines (scanners, copiers, etc.).
3. Knowledge of medical terminology.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

1. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
2. Must have taken a medical terminology class.
3. Must be able to multitask.
4. Must conduct self in a professional manner.
5. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances      warrant such action.
6. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing      to incorporate them into existing practices.
7. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
8. Must possess personal integrity and have the ability to work harmoniously with      other personnel.
9. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors,      and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to operate office machines.
2. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
3. Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability.
4. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
5. May be required to lift and move office equipment, furniture, supplies, etc.  
6. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during work hours.
7. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Works in well-lit/ventilated office areas.
2. Is subject to frequent interruptions.
3. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on other occasions when necessary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assembles and analyzes outpatient and inpatient medical records according to HIM policy. This includes charges, dictation, all ancillary reports, and completion of chart review for deficiencies. 
2. Completes birth certificates.
3. Completes record requests in a timely manner.
4. Locates and signs out medical records when requested.
5. Files and scans outpatient medical records.
6. Intakes and processes durable power of attorney forms and living wills.
7. Answers Business Office phone as needed.
8. Works conscientiously and efficiently. 
9. Is concerned about overtime and does not exceed time allowed for lunch or other breaks.
10. Assists other Health Information staff when requested by supervisor.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: 

1. Attends and participates in in-service educational classes and mandatory hospital meetings.
2. Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc., as approved.

PATIENT/RESIDENT RIGHTS FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains confidentiality of all  patient/resident care information to assure patient/resident rights are protected.

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Reports all incidents/accidents as established by department policies

HOSPITAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1. Attend facility and department meetings.
2. Participate in fire and disaster drills.
3. Follow the department dress code.
4. Wear name badge so visible at all times while working.
5. Be to work on time and when scheduled.
6. Dependability.
7. Follow the time clock procedures (clock in and out properly).
8. Follow facility safety policies.
9. Follow infection control policies.
10. Follow facility confidentiality policy.
11. Follow facility HIPAA and Corporate Compliance policy.
12. Through approved workshops and in-services, improve skills and job knowledge.
13. Follow personnel policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Be aware of and cooperate with the mission of Gove County Medical Center.
2. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with personnel of other departments, public, physicians, patients/residents, and promote positive guest relations.
3. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide support to Department Managers, Supervisors, and coworkers in a team oriented manner.
4. Demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
5. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute an effort to cross department boundaries to ensure quality and efficient service.  

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their Supervisor or assigned charge personnel.