Retrieves and files medical records for the purpose of patient care and other requests as appropriate following established hospital and department policies and procedures.  Analyzes and reviews record for completeness and routes appropriately.

1. Picks up discharged inpatient and outpatient charts from all units daily Monday through Friday and maintains accountability for discharged patient records.
2. Prep and scan all charts and record documents retrieved from all units daily.
3. Performs indexing/quality review on all charts and record documents and uploads in Expanse
4. Perform release of information functions according to hospital and department policies and procedures.
5. Performs data entry and submission of statistic information following required guidelines.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Must have good communication and organizational skills.   High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK CONTEXT

• Must be able to greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit.
• Must be able to hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
• Must be able to file and maintain records.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Must have normal vision and hearing or correctable to normal.
• Must be able to exert almost continual physical effort such as pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, lifting and walking. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 10lbs.
• Must be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Must be pleasant with others on the job and display good nature, cooperative attitude.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the job description to document physical factors, including ability, activities, and requirements.
• Physical activities include: Talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and/or using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls).
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.