TEMPORARY: MEDICAL RECORD MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - Union Hospital - Terre Haute, IN

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Independently reviews electronic and hard copy patient files to determine if they meet criteria for retention or destruction
  


• Records and communicates progress of efforts in an organized, professional manner
  


• Maintains clean, safe, secure and HIPAA compliant workspace maintaining patient information reviewed in strict confidence
  


• Organizes and implements secure transference of patient records deemed appropriate for destruction to designated shredder reciprocals and patient records designated for retention to designated locations
  


• Performs other duties as assigned
  

UNION HEALTH SYSTEM VALUES

All employees are expected to complete their responsibilities in accordance with the Union Health System Values:

Patient Focused – Place patients first – every time

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Listen and understand with compassion.

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Communicate effectively with patients, families and all levels of the healthcare system.

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Consistently treat patients and families with respect and kindness.

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Anticipate, understand, and promptly act on patient needs and expectations.

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Apply lessons from experiences to improve patient care and safety.

Collaboration – Work together for optimal results

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Find solutions-resolve conflicts.

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Encourage ideas, respect opinions, and appreciate the contribution of others.

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Strive to meet the diverse needs of all involved.

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Be confident without arrogance.

Integrity – Always be honest and ethical

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Demonstrate honesty, truth and mutual respect.

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Display a positive attitude and encourage others.

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Take responsibility for actions and behaviors; be accountable.

Transparency – Openly share the “why” in what we do

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Maintain confidentiality while accurately and willingly sharing information.

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Interact with respect and an open mind.

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Provide secure access to appropriate information.

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Evaluate and communicate our performance to drive improvement.

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Be open an d honest about success and failures.

Stewardship – Be responsible with lives and
resources
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Behave as if you owned the organization by being fiscally responsible.

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Commit to continuous improvement, education, and innovation.

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Contribute to a safe, positive and productive environment.

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Work together to grow a stronger and healthier Wabash Valley.

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TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED:

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Previous file or data management experience preferred

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Must be able to maintain all information reviewed in strict confidence

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Demonstrated ability to work independently, think critically and make proper decisions in the absence of direct supervision

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Must be willing and able to collaborate and successfully complete tasks with others within a diverse workforce

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Must be accomplished in written and verbal business communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and squat.

Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

OSHA Category III.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

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Equipment to be issued in accordance with responsibilities as assigned.

TEMPORARY POSITION