Medical Records Clerk - FT

Acadia • El Paso, TX

274d

About The Position

The position involves performing clerical duties associated with obtaining, completing, and maintaining patient medical records. This includes sorting, filing, and collating a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes, and discharge summaries into the patient's medical record. The role requires creating medical record files and ensuring that medical records are complete, accurate, and timely. Additionally, the position involves researching lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures and answering requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsors. Communication with transcriptionists or transcription vendors to resolve issues/errors regarding reports may also be necessary. The individual will assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department and maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics, and information release forms for providing medical record information. Performing medical record audits is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, file, and collate a variety of medical records and information into the patient's medical record.
• Create medical record files.
• Ensure medical records are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures.
• Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship.
• Communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports.
• Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department.
• Maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics, and information release forms for providing medical record information.
• Ensure medical record is complete prior to filing/re-filing and accurately update log.
• Perform medical record audits.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED