Department Assistant jobs in Littcarr, KY
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MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANT - 05212024-57956
- Tennessee Department of Correction
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Mountain, TN
FULL_TIME
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Job Information
LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, NORTHEAST CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY
A pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check are required prior to employment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to four years of increasingly responsible full-time clerical work, including at least one year of experience in medical records filing work, in a vital records or health statistics medical coding and classification unit, or in a similar medical setting.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time clerical experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Summary
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for medical records clerical duties of average difficulty in the maintenance and coding of medical records; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining medical records, reports, and hospital statistics. Work may involve leading others in routine coding of diseases and filing of information. This class differs from Medical Records Technician 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is certified as an Accredited Records Technician (ART) and may assist in or supervise the operation of a hospital medical records library.
Responsibilities
Getting Information:- Researches patient records and legal documents to determine whether requested information may be released to the requesting party.
- Collects patient information on a daily basis to create reports.
- Explains the Health Insurance and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other laws, rules, policies and procedures to individuals requesting information contained in medical records.
- Compares statistical data across various records to verify accuracy.
- Resolves or clarifies codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.
- Tabulates and computes statistical data for monthly reports.
- Verifies each page of information to be placed in a patient record to ensure the record is accurate and complete before finalizing and closing out the record.
- Communicates in person, via email or other written communications, and/or by telephone to exchange information with hospitals, physicians, funeral directors, survey teams, auditors, the general public, and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Maintains medical records securely to ensure the confidentiality of information contained in the records.
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Records medical history and other information (e.g., demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment) by entering data/information into computer.
- May type medical transcription from electronic database, dictation machine, cassette tape and/or written notes concerning patient evaluation, treatment, and other related matters as dictated by physicians, psychiatrists, and other health professionals.
- May lead and give guidance and training to less experienced workers in the coding and/or classifying of medical and demographic data on vital records or health statistics.
- Operates a variety of standard office machines and equipment to accomplish assigned work.
- Uses office productivity software, such as word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation programs, to enter, access or retrieve data; create documents; respond to emails; or other related tasks.
- Attends training seminars to keep up-to-date on the latest methods and technologies relevant to job duties.
- Loads medical files into boxes and places boxes onto shelves for storage, using a ladder or step stool as necessary; and unloads boxes from shelves to retrieve medical files for research or information request purposes.
- Uses push carts to move boxes of medical records from one location to another.
- Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail.
Competencies- Integrity and Trust
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Focus
- Approachability
- Composure
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Time Management
- Technical Learning
- Patience
- Peer Relationships
- Basic knowledge of operation/use of computer hardware and software, including applications such as email, electronic medical record software, and other job-related software
- Basic knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic knowledge of telephone, email/social media, and office etiquette
- Basic knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, medical transcription, and other office procedures and terminology
- Basic knowledge of HIPAA laws and other state and federal privacy laws
- Basic knowledge of arithmetic
- Basic typing skill
- Basic skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Intermediate skill in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
- Basic skill in talking to others to convey information effectively
- Basic skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
- Basic ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
- Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down (does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion)
- Ability to keep or regain body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry archive boxes (or similar sized boxes) of files/paper records
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
- Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
- Ability to coordinate the movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
- Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet)
- Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
- Ability to speak clearly so others can understand
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns
- Computer
- Telephone
- Printer/Copier/Fax Machine
- Step Stool or Ladder
- 4 Days Ago
Public Health Office Assistant
- Greene County Health Department
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Greeneville, TN
FULL_TIME
- GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE ASSISTANT The Greene County Health Department is seeking a full-time Public Health Office Assistant (PHOA) position. OVERVIEW: An employee in this class performs som...
- 5 Days Ago
Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
- U.S. Department of Justice
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Abingdon, VA
FULL_TIME
- Summary If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice ...
- 2 Months Ago
Office Assistant III
- Ashe County Department of Social Services
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Jefferson, NC
FULL_TIME
- Position: Office Assistant IIIPosition #5310-201-16, Permanent Full-time Salary: Grade 59 $33,441(Ashe County employees with longevity will receive salary increases contingentupon their length of empl...
- 3 Days Ago
Youth Challenge Cadre I -Department of Military Affairs (Non-Merit)
- Kentucky Department Of Corrections
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Grays Knob, KY
FULL_TIME
- Advertisement Closes 7/2/2023 (8:00 PM EDT) 23-05459 Youth Challenge Cadre I -Department of Military Affairs (Non-Merit) Pay Grade 12 Salary $37,440.00 Yearly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL T...
- 29 Days Ago
TN Department of Children's Services Case Manager/Social Worker
- TN Department of Children's Services
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Johnson, TN
FULL_TIME
- **Please apply for this position on the TN.gov website: https://stateoftn-careers.ttcportals.com/jobs/14209315-dcs-case-manager-1-star-eg-04032024-56915** DCS Case Manager(s) DCS Case Managers are res...
- 2 Months Ago
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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,553 per week
- PRN Healthcare
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Pikeville, KY
- GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky. Job De...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Fedex Team Member
- Fedex
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Harlan, KY
- Now Hiring - Great pay & Benefits. Click to Apply. About Fedex When you need a package delivered, look no further than F...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Service Aide
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
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Harlan, KY
- Overview: Under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor, performs a variety of cleaning duties for the hos...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,553 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Pikeville, KY
- GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky. Job Description & ...
- 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Service Aide Mar
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
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Hyden, KY
- Overview: Under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor, performs a variety of cleaning duties for the hos...
- 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,661 per week
- PRN Healthcare
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Pikeville, KY
- GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pikeville,...
- 6/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,413 per week
- PRN Healthcare
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Pikeville, KY
- GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky. Job De...
- 6/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA - PRN
- Intrepid USA
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Big Stone Gap, VA
- Intrepid USA - Our vision makes a difference: We are a top 10 national home healthcare company with an overall 50 year h...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Littcarr, Kentucky
Littcarr is an unincorporated community within Knott County, Kentucky, United States....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Department Assistant jobs
$35,597 to $54,384
Littcarr, Kentucky area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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