Health Information Management Associate

Req Number 114782Job DescriptionPerforms all tasks related to discharge processing and document prepping, scanning and indexing. Interacts with nursing and support staff throughout the hospital.Job Responsibility1.Retrieves the medical records of discharged patients from the nursing units on a daily basis.2.Utilizing specialized knowledge, reconciles records against discharge reports and identifies any outstanding cases.3.Exercises independent judgement by following up and escalating any cases that were not received.4.Reviews and releases all documents that have been scanned and indexed by the ED unit ambassadors.5.Prepares, scans and indexes OBS Check Call cases and late filing received from the nursing units.6.Maintains inpatient and ASU throughput statistics.7.Prepares scanned medical records and loose filing for shipment to off-site storage when needed.8.Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.Takes and delivers messages. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior team members for direction.9.Ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities; produces quality results.10.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.Job QualificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $25.49-$28.59/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.