Job Description

​ J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Health Information Assistant to assist in the coordination of patient records for completion of patient notes by therapists and physicians, and fulfilling requests made for records. Provides administrative support in ensuring the confidentiality, accuracy, and maintenance of all patient records.

Must have excellent communication, grammar, and strong phone etiquette skills. Candidate should be detailed driven and flexible. Must have computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

 

Salary: $18.27 per hour

Responsibilities: 
Coordinates material with internal and external customers.  Specifically mails out therapy evaluations results to patient's guardian and referring physicians.  Works with the therapists on the timely completion of evaluations and reports.  Mails patient information and forms to appropriate individuals. 

Develops, maintains confidential and complex patient files.  Will develop, establish, and maintain an adequate filing system throughout the department.  Scans and indexes loose paperwork into the appropriate account in the electronic health record (EHR). Reviews chart and analyze information that has been completed for thoroughness and accuracy. 

When necessary, assigns scanned documents to providers for electronic signature through the EHR.

Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan.  

Initiates correspondence as a result of receipt of release of information requests.  Scans, copies, and mails patient documentation.  Maintains appropriate documentation pertaining to all information requests.  Prioritizes requests to ensure that they are completed and distributed with in 30 days of receipt.

Possesses knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security rules.

Scans/files medical record and patient information timely and accurately.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Computer skills
• Will serve a 1-year probationary period
• References required

About J.D. McCarty Center:
J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acres campus includes a on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
• Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life
• Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs
• Flexible Spending plans available
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns 
• Tobacco and vape free facility. 

Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours,

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