Medical Records Clerk-Medical Records-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Medical Records Clerk-Medical Records-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Under general supervision, processes requests for authorized release of Medical Information as it relates to the Finance Department and Hospital reimbursement. All protocols on release of information and HIPAA guidelines shall be adhered to.

• Interprets and implements hospital policies relating to disclosure of health information.
• Analyzes and answers correspondence requests in compliance with applicable hospital, governmental policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares incoming correspondence for processing: - Opens and date stamps mail; Enters appropriate data into computerized system following hospital procedure; Contacts physicians and/or other departments regarding requested information, when appropriate
• Prepares records for mailing: -Copies or creates electronic copy of appropriate portions of the records; Charges appropriate fees, if applicable; Scans authorization form.
• Reviews, screens and copies subpoenaed records.
• Creates paper copy or electronic copy of subpoenaed records.
• Assists all walk-ins with requests for their medical records.
• Retrieves and copies Business Office requests.
• Creates new registration profile for physicians responsible for completion of electronic death registration system. Responsible for assisting physician during completion of the required fields required by Department of Health.
• 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.
• Monitors and reports status of completion of the autopsy consent form. Communicates with Hospital morgue when family consents to autopsy.
• Communicates with the Funeral Home and provides feedback during the death certificate completion process.

• Education: An Associate degree in Health Information Technology or other health related field may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Experience: Required to have 3 years medical record experience in a health care setting and experience with an electronic medical record preferred. 

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSQ-NonRN

 

SEIU Local 144 at Mount Sinai Queens, 110 - Medical Records - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

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