Health Information/Referrals Specialist at SMC

Health Information/Referrals Specialist
Grand Marais, MN
Applications available at the front desk or online: https://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/contact/employment
Email contact: recruiting@sawtoothmountainclinic.org
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Salary: starting at $20/hour commensurable with education and experience
Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, 23+ days of PTO/year, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, plus more as defined in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Employee Handbook.

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, personable, and hard-working person to serve as a Health Information/Referrals Specialist. Compile, process, and maintain medical records of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of HRSA. This position is also responsible for the preparation and processing of referrals according to SMC procedures. Strong organizational and communication skills are integral to this role.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Protect the security of medical records, both paper and electronic, to ensure that confidentiality is maintained and patient’s rights are protected
• Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
• Support physicians by transcribing medical reports and letters and requesting health information when needed for continuation of care
• Maintain an active data base by entering data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into electronic health record
• Retrieve patient medical records from other health care facilities and / or organizations to create a complete and accurate electronic health record
• Facilitate patient referral appointments by sending records prior to appointment and ensuring we receive health records from those referrals
• Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations
• Complete Death Certificates
• Scan and reconcile outside reports into the electronic health record in a timely manner
• Create and update work flows as needed
• Individual projects and responsibilities according to the needs of the Health Information Department
• Coordinates the process of referring patients to appropriate clinics and assists patients with scheduling referral appointments
• Communicates with patients as to any pre-test/referral instructions and to ensure follow-through with referrals
• Updates records to assure all parties have accurate information
• Assures receipt of complete orders and information necessary for the delivery of care and services
• Employs a process that tracks referrals according to SMC referral procedures, and communicates with the providers referred to, ensures that an appointment is made
• Monitors progress of referrals, updating status as progress is made, and following up on patient referral inquires not immediately resolved
• All other duties as directed and / or requested by the SMC CEO, Providers, Health Information Department Manager, and Health Care Home Team.

Job Qualifications:
• Associates degree in Health Information Technology or similar working experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience in Electronic Health Records
• Knowledge of medical terminology

https://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/contact/employment/

513 5th Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 55604