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Khader Med Clinic

Medical Assistant

Orland Park, IL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

The role also involves maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating with the front office, and helping to keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and organized. The Medical Assistant will contribute to ...

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ILLINOIS URGENT CARE LLC

Medical Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

The Medical Assistant will work within their scope of license to provide patient and provider ... in appropriate records. * Assist in inventory and stocking processes for facility. * Manage ...

Pinnacle Fertility Inc.

Medical Assistant

Chicago, IL

$21 - $24/hr

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR). * Coordinate and schedule ... Full details will be shared during the interview process. Diversity & Inclusivity at Pinnacle ...

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Senior Health Information Specialist (Medical Records)

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description


Join us At the Forefront, at UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Records Technician IV in the Health Information Management Department. This position is on-site base at our Hyde Park campus at Mitchell Hospital.
Under minimal direction, the Medical Records Technician IV assists the physicians and the medical center in the record completion processes to ensure compliance with licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies. Performs and coordinates release of information processes internal and external to the HIM Department and Medical Center. Performs and coordinates the completion of death certificates and requests for autopsies.
Essential Job Functions
  • Assists in the record completion cycle to ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agencies by analyzing and validating deficiencies in electronic and hardcopy medical records, assisting physicians in their record completion activities, processing transcribed documents, preparing notification letters and reports for the Medical Staff and Administration.
  • Coordinates release of information requests through direct patient or other customer contact via telephone, incoming mail, on-line computer system, or internal department.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality as required by Medical Center, departmental and industry/legal standards.
  • Coordinate the entire expiration process which includes, but is not limited to scrutiny of autopsy papers for completeness, appropriateness and accuracy; completion of the death certificate as required by the State of Illinois; initiate and update documentation of all expiration activities; remain current on state and country expiration requirements; assist staff unfamiliar with the expiration process; ensure paperwork completed timely and death certificate is signed within 24 hours of patient death.
  • Keeps the work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipment.
  • Performs other related tasks that may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the HIM areas.
Required Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • 3-5 years of previous health information management experience in an acute care facility as a Medical Record Technician III or similar position
  • Equivalent college training will be considered in lieu of years of previous experience
  • Attention to detail to differentiate patient demographic information, forms, visit types and numbers
  • Medical Terminology training required or successful completion within 9 months of employment
  • Strong key entry and/or typing skills with CRT and/or PC experience required
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel programs
  • Advanced knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern confidentiality and release of medical information
  • Proficient in multiple computer systems within an acute care hospital and health information management department
  • Must have strong skills in independently prioritizing and accurately performing a variety of duties of increasing responsibility within a system that has frequently changing assignments, priorities, and deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required; high level of diplomacy in customer interactions
  • Professional telephone skills
  • Must be able to work independently with self-discipline and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiar with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory requirements as they relate to health information management record completion
  • Experience with external release of information
Position Details
  • Job Type/FTE: Full - Time
  • Shift: Evening
  • Job Location: Hyde Park
  • Unit/Department: Health Information Management
  • CBA Code: 743CL

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the evening shift, from approximately 3pm-11:30pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. We anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekdays (Monday-Friday) as well as rotating weekends and holidays.
About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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