HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK
UHS
Summary
The Medical Records Clerk performs technical and clerical health information department functions in accordance with departmental and facility policies under the supervision of the Manager of HIM/Medical Records.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Medical Records Clerk performs technical and clerical health information department functions in accordance with departmental and facility policies under the supervision of the Manager of HIM/Medical Records.
- Assembly and analysis of discharge medical records.
- Maintains filing of medical records.
- Assists the Director of HIM/Medical Records with Release of Information.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Associate degree in health information management from an accredited institution required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
- Specific familiarity with psychiatric terminology preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic health information department functions.
- Two (2) years' experience in Medical Records/Health Information Management required.
Requirements
- Associate degree in health information management from an accredited institution required
- Two (2) years' experience in Medical Records/Health Information Management required
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Working knowledge of basic health information department functions
- Specific familiarity with psychiatric terminology preferred
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.