Medical Job in Webster, New York : NY 14580

Medical Orders Specialist - Him Dept. Job Description

 

Excellent opportunity in the HIM Department for a detail oriented individual to process medical orders.  Insures the timely processing of medical orders in keeping with Agency, State and Federal guidelines.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Performs clerical functions in the HIM/Medical Orders Department.  Includes filing, computer input and follow-up.  Handles medical orders related phone calls, printing, mail processing.

 

Processes all Medical Orders for Agency, including entering required information from medical orders into tracking system for outgoing & incoming orders.

 

Obtains signed Medical Orders as required to insure compliance with Agency policies and procedures.

 

Follows up with and insures the return of delinquent medical orders.  Identifies problems related to medical orders processing, including insurance and regulatory requirements and follows up to insure timely processing.

 

Cross-train with HIM specialist; cover defined tasks within each function as needed.

 

Participates in Quality audits and review for completeness of content and work process improvements as needed.

 

Data collection & analysis of Medical Orders – reported out to Clinical Directors/Management (CHHA OPS).

 

Regular contact/communications with our referring physicians in the community and their practice managers.

 

Fixes medical orders before sending to MD for signature; documents in patient record.

 

Performs audit trails for Incomplete/Not Printed orders including f/u with appropriate clinical staff.

 

Responsible to meet Agency, State and Federal deadlines for obtaining physician signature on plans of treatment.

 

 

Medical Orders Specialist - Him Dept. Job Requirements

 

2+ yrs. of office exp. req. with medical office exp. preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Excellent organizational & computer skills.

Energetic with creative problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate with multiple and varied health care professionals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to left 25 pounds.

Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Stooping, bending body downward and forward.

Handling, seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).

Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Fingering, picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers.

 VNS offers an excellent compensation and benefit package including generous vacation/sick days/personal days and education reimbursements.

 

Apply today at www.vnsnet.com and join a team dedicated to patient and family centered care at home.

 

 

 

  

VNS values diversity and encourages minorities to apply. E.O.E.