Medical Records Clerk - BHS

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is seeking authentic individuals to join their team and make a difference in the community. They oversee a wide range of operations including Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, and more. Milwaukee County offers a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This role specifically is for a Medical Records Clerk within Behavioral Health Services, focusing on ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and privacy of client medical records.

Requirements

Current resident of Wisconsin.
Possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
At least one (1) year of Medical Records experience.
Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Basic knowledge of EMR Scanning.
Willing and able to work rotating holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned clerical tasks as needed.
Maintain the EMR files for all patients, including opening and closing of episodes of care, diagnosis, and entering fiscal insurance data.
Enter and verify client information.
Perform insurance verification, legal processing, and release processing.
Enter accurate client information into the system to open new accounts or episodes in existing client charts.
Add insurance information into Avatar and scan to chart. Update all demographics at this time.
Cover reception and incoming phone calls, inquiries, registration, release of information, direct calls, and take messages.
Receive release of information requests.
Complete registrations received via registration line.
Update logs of all registrations and requests.
Assist public requests, process faxes, sort and distribute mail, and process alerts and record requests.
Maintain and update fax log daily.
Process all incoming medical and legal documents.
Assist providers, find paperwork, and assist in completing records.
Follow all HIPPA rules and regulations and guidelines in place.
Perform all other duties as assigned.