Job Description

Job Summary:

Analyzes patient charts for chart deficiencies and accurately identifies incomplete reports needed to reflect the care and treatment given during a hospital visit. Organizes files, updates chart tracking information, and supports general office operations efficiently and in a timely manner. Duties may also include maintaining the physician suspension system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyzes the patient chart for completeness and accuracy of the medical record.

Creates deficiencies, produces deficient chart documentation and enters the information into the EMR system. Adheres to productivity standards as defined by the department.

Re-analyzes patient records for updating chart deficiencies after each chart assignment, documenting and updating the chart status in the tracking system accurately and in a timely manner.

Provides customer service to internal and external customers including patients, patients’ family members, medical staff, clinicians and other hospital personnel.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school degree required, Associates Degree preferred with appropriate clerical skills or at least three years equivalent experience in a healthcare environment.

Must have knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications.

Knowledge/experience in health information applications preferred.

Ability to work without constant supervision.

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be proficient in the English language.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

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