Medical Records Clerk 20 hours per week

El Centro Family Health•Espanola, NM

About The Position

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. We strive to improve the quality of life by bringing primary health care and basic health education to the people of Northern New Mexico through a system of clinics and cooperative programs. El Centro offers vital health services in a caring and supportive environment. El Centro Family Health is seeking a Part-Time 50% Medical Records Clerk dedicated to serving the needs of our community. An ideal candidate should possess the following qualities: Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Attention to detail. Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge and fluent skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' experience, with at least one (1) year in a related field.
Other Requirements: 1) TST Test 2) 90 day and annual competencies

Nice To Haves

EDUCATION: AA Degree or equivalent academic study.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year's experience in medical records working in a hospital or clinic setting.
Bilingual, Spanish/English.
Experience with medical terminology and health insurance claims, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Responsibilities

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for scanning, pulling, and auditing patient charts, referral tracking, managing the incoming fax server; verifying insurance coverage and printing encounters for scheduled appointments for next day.
Participates in the creation and management of patient records and files using eCW as the Electronic Health Record System.
The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for projecting a positive first impression of the organization by communicating effectively with coworkers and the public, and greeting patients and other visitors, determining their needs, and directing them accordingly to the appropriate party with complete confidentiality.