FILE CLERK

UHS•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Compass Intervention Center is seeking a dynamic and talented Medical Records Clerk. Our mission is to provide superior behavioral healthcare services that patients recommend to family and friends; physicians choose for their patients; purchasers select for their clients; and employees are proud of. Compass Intervention Center believes and applies the following principles: service excellence, continuous improvement in measurable ways, employee development, ethical and fair treatment of all, teamwork, compassion, and innovation in service delivery. Visit our website at www.compassinterventioncenter.com. The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for Process Release of Information Requests. Perform Chart Assembly to ensure 100% compliance. Perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the facility. Key Responsibilities include: The Medical Records Clerk key responsibilities consists of the following: Is willing to assume additional responsibilities as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of former and current patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Respects and safeguards the confidentiality and privacy of Hospital and co-worker information. Maintains composure during stressful interactions. Familiar with medical coding. Demonstrates willingness to accept changes in job responsibilities. Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers. Demonstrates a “team player” approach. Copies and mails/faxes records for requests needed immediately. Answers the telephone and provides assistance or receives messages, as appropriate. Communicate effectively, orally and written, with staff and physicians in a professional and cooperative manner regarding the process of release of confidential information and incomplete medical records. Demonstrate ability to utilize various computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel. Accurately file documents into individual medical records Assist with general medical records department functions including purging of records, loose filing, etc. Assemble charts upon discharge. Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director or designee. One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be detail-oriented.
Must possess strong organizational skills.
Must love to file!
Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Record Technology highly preferred.
Previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
1-3 years of experience specifically in Medical Records preferred.

Responsibilities

Process Release of Information Requests.
Perform Chart Assembly to ensure 100% compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the facility.
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of former and current patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Respect and safeguard the confidentiality and privacy of Hospital and co-worker information.
Maintain composure during stressful interactions.
Familiar with medical coding.
Demonstrate willingness to accept changes in job responsibilities.
Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers. Demonstrate a “team player” approach.
Copy and mail/fax records for requests needed immediately.
Answer the telephone and provide assistance or receive messages, as appropriate.
Communicate effectively, orally and written, with staff and physicians in a professional and cooperative manner regarding the process of release of confidential information and incomplete medical records.
Utilize various computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Accurately file documents into individual medical records.
Assist with general medical records department functions including purging of records, loose filing, etc.
Assemble charts upon discharge.
Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director or designee.