Part Time H.I.M. Associate in Chautauqua, New York For Sale

Company Description
Brooks Memorial Hospital is a 65 bed, not-for-profit community hospital located on the shore of Lake Erie in Dunkirk, New York. Originally founded in xxxx, Brooks has provided quality health care to the residents of Northern Chautauqua County for over 100 years. Our health care team of 500 members ensures that the residents of Northern Chautauqua County receive the best primary acute care available.
The hospital is well equipped to serve the community with General/Ambulatory Surgery, Obstetrics, Outpatient Services, Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Respiratory Therapy, Dialysis, Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Laboratory Services, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Womens Imaging, Radiation Therapy, Sleep Disorder Center and Pharmacy.
Dunkirk, New York is conveniently located about 45 miles east of Erie, Pennsylvania and 40 miles west of Buffalo, New York. The area offers cultural, recreational, outdoor, and shopping opportunities all year round. Its the perfect place for lakeside vacations, ski and golf trips, snowmobiling, hiking, fine and performing arts and much more. Our region is home to four higher education institutions (SUNY at Fredonia, Jamestown Community College, University of Buffalo, Buffalo State University) and 18 public school systems. Lake Erie Wine Country is a popular attraction offering almost 50 miles of vineyards, and 24 wineries. With the sun sparkling against the surface of the four inland lakes and rolling hills in the distance, Chautauqua County paints a picturesque landscape no matter what the season.
Job Description
Shift: M, W, Th 2:00pm-7:00pm; every other weekend 7:00am-3:00pm.
Hours per week: 22.5
Job Summary:
The Health Information associate is responsible for performing various clerical tasks within the Health Information Department, including, but not limited to: accounting for medical records, assembling, prepping , scanning and a QA check for inpatient and outpatient records & incorporating late documents as described in Health Information policies and procedures; filing, retrieval, purging, destruction, as described in Health Information policies; completing the Electronic Birth Certificate following NYS DOH guidelines; performing release of information as outlined in Health Information policies, HIPAA & NYS guidelines. The Health Information Associate is responsible for assisting in meeting regulatory requirements as it relates to medical records, release of information, & vital statistics; participating in ongoing performance improvement activities; and providing outstanding service excellence.
Education /Licensure/Certification Requirements:
College level courses including medical terminology required. Associates Degree in a Health related field preferred. Previous Office Experience in a Health Related Facility required. Must successfully pass a medical terminology test. 6 months experience in a Health Related Facility preferred.
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