DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults.
Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership.
ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level.
We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.
50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
Medical Records Specialist Arizona State Hospital
Job Location :
Address : 501 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Posting Details :
Salary : $17.3138 Grade : 14
Job Summary :
This position maintains and monitors medical records to ensure accuracy and timeliness of documentation from admission to discharge, and reports on compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting agencies, and hospital policies and procedures.
It responds to requests for medical record information from outside review organizations while maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.
It facilitates the completion of medical records by communicating with various clinical staff, including physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, nutrition services and rehabilitation therapists.
It assists in the development, maintenance and monitoring of the performance improvement indicators for complete and accurate medical records by utilizing the chart audit tool.
The Medical Record Specialist ensures that all forms on the units are current and available and assists in the integrity of the medical record, i.
e. all information filed in the chart belongs to the same patient. This position is responsible for the demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA privacy regulations as evidenced by appropriate handling of PHI, promoting confidentiality and using discretion
when handling patient information. The Medical Record Specialist redacts PHI from documents (i.e. incident reports) prior to distribution outside of the Hospital.
It enters patient information into the EHR by scanning paper documents or importing electronic files according to departmental guidelines.
Accuracy is essential for scanning and indexing the paper documentation into the EHR. It examines patient records to ensure that both sides of the document have been scanned and pages oriented correctly.
Job Duties :
Medical Records charts may consist of both paper and electronic documentation. Charts are audited for completeness and timeliness of documentation, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Retrieves documents from the patient units for scanning into the EHR. Examines documents to ensure that patient identification is on both sides of the document.
Scans or imports documents into the EHR and examines them to ensure that both sides have been scanned and are oriented correctly.
Assists with training of staff in the new EHR.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
Knowledge of :
personal computer software such as Word and Google Docs, Excel and Google Sheets, report formatting and production, proper English usage, vocabulary and spelling, and electronic health record system.
Skill in :
time management; proficiency in computer software programs such as Word and Google Docs; skills in locating medical information and documents in paper and electronic health record system.
Ability to :
the ability to adapt to constant changing priorities.
Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Selective Preference(s) :
Benefits :
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including :
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement :
To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution.
In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us :
Arizona State Government is an EOE / ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
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