Occupation
Description
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic
patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical,
legal, and regulatory requirements of the heath care system. Process,
maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements
and standards. Skills:
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are
saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions
as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs
in work related documents.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for
the needs of the audience.
Tasks
and Activities
Occupation specific tasks and the most important generalized work
activities are listed for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians.
Occupation
Specific Tasks:
Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate
computer software.
Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition
and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and
care improvement efforts.
Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases
treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.
Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease
processes.
Contact discharged patients, their families, and physicians to maintain
registry with follow-up information, such as quality of life and length
of survival of cancer patients.
Develop in-service educational materials.
Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent
of disease, diagnostic procedures and treatment into computer.
Detailed
Work Activities:
code data from records
collect statistical data
create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
fill out business or government forms
follow data storage procedures
maintain dental or medical records
obtain information from individuals
prepare reports
process medical records
record medical history or data
review records for completeness
transcribe spoken or written information
understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
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