Medical Record Clerk
La Colonia Medical Center•Hialeah, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
La Colonia Medical Center is seeking a Medical Records Clerk responsible for processing all medical records request through prompt and courteous service in a fast-paced, high volume, customer focused environment. The Medical Records Clerk are also responsible for ensuring accuracy and safeguarding patient’s right to privacy by adhering to company policy and HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate.
- Six months to one year of related experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work with computers and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Outstanding communication skills - verbal and written.
- Must be fluent in spoken and written English/Spanish.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication to deliver a pleasant patient experience.
- Must be able to pass a drug test and background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Prior HIPAA Knowledge and medical terminology, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review Release of Information requests for validity according to applicable state or federal statutes.
- Meet with new patients to obtain necessary signatures to request medical records prior to their medical appointment.
- Gather patients’ medical records and retrieves other medical documentation as requested.
- Properly document the medical records requests and the status of the requests in the system.
- Complete release of information requests including retrieving patient’s medical charts and returning charts, copying/scanning medical records accurately and correctly.
- Copies the appropriate documentation for the requested records.
- Record keeping of information that is being sent to the requesters.
- Maintain confidentiality, information security and ethical behavior when handling all Company and medical records information during transport, storage and disposal.
- Demonstrate effective telephone etiquette and customer service skills by providing appropriate information to callers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
