Medical Records Clerk

Humana • The Villages, FL

247d • $38,000 - $45,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Clerk 1 assembles and maintains patients' health information in medical records and charts. The Medical Records Clerk 1 performs basic administrative, clerical, operational, and customer support tasks. Typically works on routine and patterned assignments. The Medical Records Clerk 1 ensures all forms are properly identified, completed, and signed. Enters all necessary information into the system. Communicates with physicians and staff to clarify diagnoses or get additional information. May also assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.

Requirements

• Less than 3 years working knowledge of computers, or a demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to travel locally (potentially overnight occasionally).
• Must have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100/300/100 limits.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Previous healthcare or health insurance experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and/or ICD-9 codes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain patients' health information in medical records and charts.
• Perform basic administrative, clerical, operational, and customer support tasks.
• Ensure all forms are properly identified, completed, and signed.
• Enter all necessary information into the system.
• Communicate with physicians and staff to clarify diagnoses or get additional information.
• Assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, including company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed