What work is performed by this department?
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Responsible for all patient medical records
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Retrieve, archive/store medical records in electronic record system, patient paper files, microfilm or CD.
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Handle the release of all personal health information and protect the confidentiality of all personal health information per Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
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Transcribe medical reports
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Handle requests for information from outside sources, physicians, insurance companies, etc.
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Analyze records for completion.
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Review records for accuracy.
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Code diagnoses/procedures from provider documentation for statistical and insurance purposes.
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Run statistical reports.
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Library Services – online literary searches and subscription management.
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Cancer registry.
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Perform some quality assurance studies for various departments and the medical staff.
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Department Director is also the Privacy Officer and oversees HIPAA compliance.
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The department is open from 8 to 4:30, Monday through Friday.