HIM Assistant / Part Time

About the Role

NHC Glasgow is seeking an HIM (Medical Records) Assistant to support the Health Information Technician/Practitioner with clerical and medical record-keeping duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience working in Health Information preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to type and understand Medical Record Systems, including filing.
• Understanding of medical terminology, scanning, and attention to detail.
• Professionalism, neatness, accuracy, and strong communication skills.
• Cooperative and pleasant demeanor with all staff.

Responsibilities

• Determine if additional admission data is needed and obtain missing information upon patient admission.
• Check the Electronic Health Record (EHR) quantitatively on admission and periodically (minimum once per month) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and internal consistency.
• Communicate with and assist medical staff and allied health personnel in updating the EHR.
• Interact with other departments, physicians, administrators, and regional support staff.
• Maintain the flow of reports to the EHR and perform Scanning Quality Assurance (QA) for all scanned forms.
• Update records as needed and ensure completeness and accuracy within thirty (30) days of discharge or per state requirements.
• Provide information for medical audits as instructed.
• Maintain and control the release of information to authorized personnel as directed by the Health Information Technician/Practitioner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Organization

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is recognized nationwide as an innovator in delivering quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. NHC uses an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services. The NHC environment fosters encouragement, challenge, innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. All NHC employees are committed to the health of our patients and the well-being of the communities we serve.