Discharge Analysis Clerk
Job Summary
Reviews records for completion of the discharge summary and assigns appropriate attending physician responsible for completion of the medical record. Identifies incomplete entries in discharged inpatient, observation patient, Outpatient Surgery, Surgical Overnight Recovery Unit, and Emergency Department medical records. Works with physicians and others to secure completion of the medical records.
Job Duties
- Analyzes inpatient records in accordance with hospital guidelines to ensure that required documentation is completed.
- Identifies deficiencies in electronic medical record.
- Updates and enters deficiencies into computerized Deficiency Tracking system.
- Generates reports.
- Identifies, tracks and communicates with physicians to secure documents needed for chart completion according to state and federal regulations.
- Reviews and completes daily follow-up, declined deficiencies, done deficiencies, deficiency verification, and final analysis.
- Processes and forwards all loose filing for scanning.
- Assists medical reports in the completion of needed documentation for release of information.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)Skills
Filing Skills; Computer Literacy; CommunicationAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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