Clerk - Health Information Management (HIM)

South County Mental Health Center

Delray Beach, FL

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Auditing, Behavioral Health, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, External Audit, Health Information Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Internal Audit, Laboratory, Medical Records, Nonprofit, Nursing, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Safety, Process Safety Management, Program Evaluation, Provider Credentialing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, System Operations
LOCATION
Delray Beach, FL
POSTED
Today
Clerk - Health Information Management (HIM)


Position Summary
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Clerk -Health Information Management (HIM) to support the maintenance, organization, and processing of medical records. This position is responsible for ensuring records are complete, accurate, confidential, and accessible to authorized personnel while supporting daily administrative and filing operations within the Health Information Management department.


About Us
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer and data entry skills
  • Filing or clerical experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum six (6) months of medical records or filing experience
  • Experience working in healthcare or behavioral health settings
  • Familiarity with numerical and color-coded filing systems


Duties and Responsibilities
Medical Records Filing & Chart Management
  • Pull charts for authorized personnel including medical providers, nursing staff, and laboratories
  • File charts and medical records in the main filing system
  • Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for daily operations
  • Prepare records and charts for the following business day
Records Processing & Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards
  • Investigate incidents, track trends, and implement corrective actions
  • Oversee risk management processes and patient safety initiatives
  • Maintain policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements
Records Requests & Copy Services         
  • Pull charts for authorized personnel including medical providers, nursing staff, and laboratories
  • File charts and medical records in the main filing system
  • Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for daily operations
  • Prepare records and charts for the following business day
New Chart Preparation & Administrative Support
  • Pull charts for authorized personnel including medical providers, nursing staff, and laboratories
  • File charts and medical records in the main filing system
  • Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for daily operations
  • Prepare records and charts for the following business day
Additional Duties
  • Conduct internal audits, chart reviews, and program evaluations
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation
  • Coordinate external audits and accreditation surveys


Core Competencies
  • Pull charts for authorized personnel including medical providers, nursing staff, and laboratories
  • File charts and medical records in the main filing system
  • Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for daily operations
  • Prepare records and charts for the following business day


Physical Demands
  • Pull charts for authorized personnel including medical providers, nursing staff, and laboratories
  • File charts and medical records in the main filing system
  • Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for daily operations
  • Prepare records and charts for the following business day


Working Conditions
  • Pull charts for authorized personnel including medical providers, nursing staff, and laboratories
  • File charts and medical records in the main filing system
  • Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for daily operations
  • Prepare records and charts for the following business day


Performance Standards
Performance will be evaluated based on:
  • Pull charts for authorized personnel including medical providers, nursing staff, and laboratories
  • File charts and medical records in the main filing system
  • Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for daily operations
  • Prepare records and charts for the following business day


Schedule & Work Details
Full-Time Position
Schedule: Monday – Friday (hours may vary based on organizational needs)
Location: In-person (Delray Beach, FL)
Pay: $16 per hour


Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life and long-term disability coverage
  • Voluntary benefit options
  • 401(k) with employer match


Additional Information
Background check required
Drug-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.

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