Medical Records Clerk

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Bridgeton, NJ

5d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The medical records clerk is responsible for managing the medical records of the facility, including preparing, storing, and retrieving patient health records. The medical record clerk reviews medical records for compliance with approved policies. Works independently or as part of a medical records department.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one-year experience in a medical office setting
Training in an accredited medical assistant program.
Working knowledge of business English, math, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required.
Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
Solid organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
Scans paper health records into appropriate section of the electronic health record
Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
Obtains physician signatures on all diagnostic studies before filing.
Maintains both active and inactive files.
Provides records as requested by health providers and administrative staff.
Prepares monthly statistics and reports.
Files paperwork and reports in patient charts, ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensures files are stored in the designated area according to storage procedures.
Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
Processes release of information requests
Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
Retrieves medical records from offsite chart storage facilities when needed.
Performs other clerical tasks as needed, such as answering phones, faxing, and patient check in and out
Attends and participates in all training as required.
Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
Ability to deal with and respond to stressful situations in a stressful environment.
Performs related tasks and duties as assigned or required.