Medical Records Clerk- Central Mail

Dent Neurologic Group LLP•Town of Amherst, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Performs a variety of clerical duties involved in maintaining patient medical records to include filing, retrieving and distributing medical records, and reports in accordance with established policies and procedures for Medical Records.

Requirements

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and follow HIPAA Guidelines
Good verbal communication, interpersonal and telephone skills
Good working knowledge of medical terminology
Good planning, organizational, and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently or within a team environment
Willing and able to work overtime as required to meet operational needs and perform all duties
Working knowledge of general office equipment including multi-line phone, computer, copier, calculator and fax machines
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

1-year experience in a mail room /office setting preferred

Responsibilities

Sorting incoming mail, including opening general Dent mail and insurance mail to ensure proper allocation.
Stamping Non-Dent mail and returning to postal carrier weekly.
Accepting and logging deliveries from FedEx and UPS. Emailing proper clinics/departments about deliveries. Directing driver to deliver certain packages elsewhere per exception guidelines.
Delivering to and retrieving mail from administration once daily.
Operating mail meter machine. Maintaining working knowledge of postage prices for different sorts of mail.
Ordering applicable supplies as needed.
Unlocking, emptying, and filling courier bags from other Dent locations.
Attaching documents from the medical records fax inbox /Direct Messaging bucket to patient charts for at least one hour daily.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested